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SURFACE SUN REFLECTIVITY
SURFACE SUN REFLECTIVITY
SURFACE SUN REFLECTIVITY
SURFACE SUN REFLECTIVITY
Technology description
The Albedo algorithems uses satellite data to measure the reflectivity of Earth's surface, indicating how much sunlight it reflects compared to how much it absorbs, providing critical insights into energy balance and climate dynamics.This parameter is typically expressed as an index ranging from 0 to 1, where values closer to 1 signify surfaces that reflect a higher proportion of incident radiation, and values nearing 0 represent surfaces that absorb a greater portion of the radiation.
Uses scenario
Optimize urban design by analyzing surface reflectivity to reduce heat islands and improve energy efficiency. Understanding albedo variations helps in designing buildings and infrastructure that reflect more sunlight, reducing cooling costs and mitigating urban heat effects.
Plan and promote green roofs, green walls, and urban forests to increase urban albedo and naturally cool environments. Vegetation typically has a higher albedo than concrete, aiding in temperature regulation.
Support climate studies by providing detailed albedo data, crucial for understanding Earth's energy balance and climate change. Researchers can use this data to model climate scenarios, study the effects of different land covers, and predict climate trends.
Improve solar power efficiency by analyzing surface reflectivity to optimize solar panel placement and performance. By understanding albedo variations, energy planners can place solar panels in locations that maximize energy absorption and efficiency.
Track changes in surface albedo to monitor environmental health and the impacts of land use changes. This data helps in assessing the effects of deforestation, urbanization, and other land use changes on the environment.
Tech basis
Map that offers high spatial resolution data on Surface Sun Reflectivity (Albedo) 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%.
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