Effects of Vegetated and Synthetic (Impervious) Surfaces on the Microclimate of Urban Area

Effects of Vegetated and Synthetic (Impervious) Surfaces on the Microclimate of Urban Area

The present paper shows the considerable impacts of both vegetated and synthetic surfaces on the microclimate of urban area. Vegetation of a particular place affects the microclimate through reduced solar radiation and lower air temperature due to shading and evapotranspiration. Lower air temperatur...

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Main Authors: MO Obiakor, CD Ezeonyejiaku, TC Mogbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2013-07-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Online Access:https://www.Ajol.Info/index.php/jasem/article/view/90761
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