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MICROCLIMATIC PERFORMANCE INDEX
MICROCLIMATIC PERFORMANCE INDEX
MICROCLIMATIC PERFORMANCE INDEX
MICROCLIMATIC PERFORMANCE INDEX
Technology description
The Microclimatic Performance Index (MPI) evaluates Urban Green Infrastructures (UGIs) based on various factors like tree cover, land types, and shading. It categorizes UGIs into 20 classes, measuring their effectiveness in cooling urban temperatures. This helps identify high-performing green spaces and areas needing improvement.
Uses scenario
MPI assists planners in designing and implementing green infrastructure projects by identifying optimal locations for parks, green roofs, and urban forests to maximize cooling effects and enhance climate resilience.
MPI aids in reducing heat-related illnesses by pinpointing areas with low cooling capacity and developing action plans for green infrastructure implementation to provide shaded, cooler environments.
MPI monitors UGIs' effectiveness in cooling urban areas over time, helping conservationists identify critical green pockets for protection and enhancement and enabling planners to adjust strategies based on empirical evidence.
MPI provides insights for strategically placing green spaces in heat-prone areas, prioritizing interventions to reduce temperatures, improve air quality, and enhance living conditions.
MPI supports studies on UGIs' impact on urban microclimates, providing data for modeling climate scenarios, evaluating green infrastructure projects' success, and informing policy decisions.
Tech basis
Map that offers high spatial resolution data on Microclimatic Performance Index expressed in Index
Access high-resolution Land Surface Temperature (LST) data at 10-meter accuracy in Celsius (°C) with our tool.
The Surface Urban Heat Island (SUHI) layer assesses the Urban Heat Island effect, highlighting urban areas that are warmer than their rural surroundings.
The Albedo layer measures surface reflectivity, indicating the percentage of sunlight that is reflected into space.
The Heatwave Risk map integrates temperature data (hazard), population demographics (exposure), and area morphology (vulnerability) to generate a risk index ranging from 0 to 100.
The Park Cool Islands (PCI) layer distinguishes urban parks based on their cooling effects, categorizing them into Major and Minor Cool Islands.
The Microclimatic Performance Index (MPI) evaluates the effectiveness of Urban Green Infrastructure (UGI) in combating the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect.
The Carbon Storage layer quantifies CO2 absorption by vegetation, offering a detailed view of nature's impact on atmospheric carbon reduction.
The Tree Cover Density (TCD) layer accurately depicts the percentage of an area covered by tree canopy, ranging from 0 to 100%.
Latitudo 40 is an innovative startup in the field of Earth Observation, born from the passion, expertise, and experience of a team united by a common goal: to improve the planet through satellite technologies. We define ourselves as a lean organization, basing our success on the principles of user-centered design.
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