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https://ptsldigital.ukm.my/jspui/handle/123456789/460843| Title: | Spatial and temporal variation of the surface temperature and urban heat island in South-West Peninsular of Malaysia (2004 To 2010) |
| Authors: | Khin Maung Thet (P51417) |
| Keywords: | Atmospheric temperature Urban heat island |
| Issue Date: | 2014 |
| Description: | Urbanization has changed the natural land uses and land covers into more manmade land uses. The resultant excessive heat generated by these areas, also known as heat island phenomenon gave negative effects to the dwellers. Urban heat island phenomenon not only reduced the human comfort, but it also affect the urban's energy consumption for cooling purposes. The general aim of this research is to examine spatial and temporal variation of surface temperature and urban heat island in the South-West Peninsular of Malaysia. Based on remote sensing data i.e. infrared MODIS sensor of the area, land surface temperature was retrieved and utilized to pattern urban heat island (UHI). The monthly composite MODIS data were divided into four seasonal periods. About 162 locations of urban and rural known pixels within the area of the South-West Peninsular of Malaysia were selected through systematic sampling to develop GIS contour map using Arc-View and Image-J software. Apart of that, a field study was done to demarcate monthly variation of ambient temperature within Klang Langat Valley. The comparison result between MODIS data and ground temperature shows a significant positive correlation (r=0.68, p<0.01). In general, there is a significant difference between urban and rural surface temperatures. The relationship between urban population and ambient temperature shows a significant positive correlation (r = 0.48, p < 0.01). As a suggestion to the urban planner, the existence of green spaces is not only important as an ecologicalsocial landscape, but it is also vital to the urban microclimate stability. This study also suggests that the MODIS data retrieved from the University of Tokyo is the most viable information to monitor urban heat island pattern in Malaysia. |
| Call Number: | GBQC981.7.U7K485 2014 tesis |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities / Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan |
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