Advanced Studies on Climate Change in Urban Areas: Emerging Technologies and Strategies to Address Heat Waves and Improve Thermal-Igrometric Comfort
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Biometeorology and Bioclimatology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 February 2025 | Viewed by 1275
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urban climate; micrometeorology; urban heat island; thermal comfort; urban canopy parametrization; mesoscale modelling; building energy consumption
Interests: building physics; thermodynamics; computational optimization; energy efficiency; human thermal comfort; urban microclimate; heat transmission; lighting systems; environmental acoustics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urban areas around the world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, particularly heat waves, which have a significant impact on the well-being and health of urban populations due to increasing thermal discomfort.
This Special Issue focuses on improving climate resilience in urban environments through cutting-edge research and innovative solutions characterized by interdisciplinary approaches that integrate climate science, urban planning, engineering, public health and environmental sustainability.
This collection of scientific articles aims to promote advanced technologies; emphasize strategies to mitigate the effects of heat waves; improve thermal comfort. Its scope includes innovative technologies for monitoring and mitigating urban overheating, nature-based solutions, and green infrastructure to enhance urban cooling. It also covers urban design and planning strategies aimed at improving thermal comfort, climate-responsive building designs and materials, and the use of remote sensing and data analytics, including AI and big data analysis, for urban climate resilience. Public health interventions and policies addressing heat-related risks are also welcome, along with case studies and best practices from cities worldwide. This Special Issue further highlights the socio-economic and environmental impacts of heat waves on urban populations and presents adaptation and mitigation strategies for future urban climate scenarios.
It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share their visions, innovations, and experiences in building climate-resilient urban areas. By disseminating knowledge on emerging research, technologies, and effective strategies, it aims to contribute to the development of more sustainable, livable, and resilient cities. Submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and technical notes are encouraged to address these pressing urban climate challenges.
Thank you, and we hope you consider contributing to this Special Issue.
Dr. Gianluca Pappaccogli
Dr. Ferdinando Salata
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- AI
- big data
- climate adaptation
- climate change
- comfort mapping
- future projections
- heatwaves
- human health
- remote sensing
- urban overheating
- urban planning
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