Mapping Urban Heat Islands with NASA Ep84
How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior
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Unlocking Urban Heat Island Insights with High-Resolution Thermal Data
Exploring the utilization of high-resolution thermal sensors by NASA JPL to capture detailed temperature data for understanding urban heat islands. The chapter discusses challenges in gathering heat data from space and NASA's innovative approach using machine learning algorithms to create detailed thermal images. It also covers the process of integrating thermal data with parcel information to create temperature scores for individual land parcels, emphasizing the use of Mapbox for effective environmental interventions.
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