Melissa Hart
Biographic Data
| ID | 7902328 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melissa Hart |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melissa |
| FAMILY NAME | Hart |
| SIGNATURE | HART M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Hunter New England Local Health District |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3097-0556 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Can your smartwatch measure ambient air temperature
Despite ongoing efforts to collect high-resolution datasets that capture the spatial distribution of urban heat, there remains a gap in human-centric monitoring that focuses on the immediate environment of individuals experiencing heat exposure. To address this, we explored three different models for predicting air temperature in dynamic outdoor settings using wrist-mounted wearable sensors. Data was collected for 22 d between 2020 and 2024 in Sy…
Multi-city analysis of satellite surface temperature compared to crowdsourced air temperature
Many urban heat studies have been conducted on a city-by-city basis, primarily focusing on summer days, overlooking the broader impact of background climate, seasonality, and diurnal cycle. Moreover, in some cities where there is a lack of observational data on urban air temperature ( T a ), there has been a reliance on satellite-based land surface temperature (LST) to explore and predict the changes in near-surface thermal environments. However,…
Urban meteorology and air quality in a rapidly growing city
The Needs of School Professionals for Eating Disorder Prevention in Australian Schools
(1) Background: School professionals such as teachers and counsellors are uniquely positioned to facilitate discussion around disordered eating and body image; however, little is known about the needs of school professionals with respect to eating disorder prevention. This study aimed to explore the needs and perceptions of Australian school professionals regarding eating disorder prevention. (2) Methods: School professionals were recruited to a …
Resolving the influence of local flows on urban heat amplification during heatwaves
Heatwaves have implications for human health and ecosystem function. Over cities, the impacts of a heatwave event may be compounded by urban heat, where temperatures over the urban area are higher than their rural surroundings. Coastal cities often rely upon sea breezes to provide temporary relief. However, topographic features contributing to the development of Foehn-like conditions can offset the cooling influence of sea breezes. Using convecti…
Why We Eat the Way We Do
The way we eat has changed dramatically in only a few decades. While definitions of food culture have previously existed, a clear description of modern food culture that can be used for health promotion is lacking. In this paper, we propose a concept of food culture for application within public health, what a positive food culture looks like compared to negative elements that have dominated in developed countries and the consequences for physica…
Climate change impact on energy demand in building-urban-atmosphere simulations through the 21st century
Social, technological and climatic changes will transform the way energy is consumed over the 21st century, with important implications for energy networks and greenhouse gas emissions. Here, we develop a method to efficiently explore climate-energy interactions under various scenarios of climate, urban infrastructure and technological change. We couple the Urban Climate and Energy Model with the Conformal Cubic Atmospheric Model as a full-height…
Public perception and behavior change in relationship to hot weather and air pollution
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Public perception and behavior change in relationship to hot weather and air pollution
Climate change impact on energy demand in building-urban-atmosphere simulations through the 21st century
Social, technological and climatic changes will transform the way energy is consumed over the 21st century, with important implications for energy networks and greenhouse gas emissions. Here, we develop a method to efficiently explore climate-energy interactions under various scenarios of climate, urban infrastructure and technological change. We couple the Urban Climate and Energy Model with the Conformal Cubic Atmospheric Model as a full-height…
Resolving the influence of local flows on urban heat amplification during heatwaves
Heatwaves have implications for human health and ecosystem function. Over cities, the impacts of a heatwave event may be compounded by urban heat, where temperatures over the urban area are higher than their rural surroundings. Coastal cities often rely upon sea breezes to provide temporary relief. However, topographic features contributing to the development of Foehn-like conditions can offset the cooling influence of sea breezes. Using convecti…
Why We Eat the Way We Do
The way we eat has changed dramatically in only a few decades. While definitions of food culture have previously existed, a clear description of modern food culture that can be used for health promotion is lacking. In this paper, we propose a concept of food culture for application within public health, what a positive food culture looks like compared to negative elements that have dominated in developed countries and the consequences for physica…
Urban meteorology and air quality in a rapidly growing city
The Needs of School Professionals for Eating Disorder Prevention in Australian Schools
(1) Background: School professionals such as teachers and counsellors are uniquely positioned to facilitate discussion around disordered eating and body image; however, little is known about the needs of school professionals with respect to eating disorder prevention. This study aimed to explore the needs and perceptions of Australian school professionals regarding eating disorder prevention. (2) Methods: School professionals were recruited to a …
Multi-city analysis of satellite surface temperature compared to crowdsourced air temperature
Many urban heat studies have been conducted on a city-by-city basis, primarily focusing on summer days, overlooking the broader impact of background climate, seasonality, and diurnal cycle. Moreover, in some cities where there is a lack of observational data on urban air temperature ( T a ), there has been a reliance on satellite-based land surface temperature (LST) to explore and predict the changes in near-surface thermal environments. However,…
Can your smartwatch measure ambient air temperature
Despite ongoing efforts to collect high-resolution datasets that capture the spatial distribution of urban heat, there remains a gap in human-centric monitoring that focuses on the immediate environment of individuals experiencing heat exposure. To address this, we explored three different models for predicting air temperature in dynamic outdoor settings using wrist-mounted wearable sensors. Data was collected for 22 d between 2020 and 2024 in Sy…
Environmental Science (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Meteorology (5 works) · Atmospheric sciences (4 works) · Climate change (3 works) · Climatology (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Urban heat island (3 works) · Urban Heat Island Mitigation (3 works) · Air Quality and Health Impacts (2 works)