urban climate

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urban climate Modified surface-layer atmospheric conditions caused by the influence of large ‘built-up’ areas. Changes include pollution, reduction in strong wind speeds toward a city centre, turbulence of air around buildings, warming of air by the heat output from city structures, and increased evaporation and removal (drainage and runoff) of water.

urban climate

views updated May 23 2018

urban climate The modified surface-layer atmospheric conditions that are caused by the influence of large ‘built-up’ areas. Changes include pollution, reduction in strong wind speeds towards a city centre, turbulence of air around buildings, warming of air by the heat output from city structures, and increased evaporation and removal (drainage and run-off) of water.

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