Combining remote sensing applications and local knowledge in understanding urban heat in a semi-arid region
A case study of Tamale’s thermal landscape
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7163181 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gerald Albert Baeribameng Yiran (0000-0003-4624-9701, University of Ghana), Michael Kpakpo Allotey (University of Ghana, corresponding author), Christopher Sormeteyema Boatbil (Bolgatanga Technical University), Christopher Sormiteyema Boatbil (0009-0007-4728-1929, Bolgatanga Technical University), Iris Ekua Mensimah Fynn (0000-0002-8516-9272, University of Ghana) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 169-187 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Local Environment (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1354-9839 • E-ISSN: 1469-6711 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13549839.2025.2486298 |
| OpenAlex | W4409592116 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 72 |
Arid · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Meteorology · Remote sensing · Thermal · Urban heat island · Urban landscape · Environmental Science · Land Use and Ecosystem Services · Urban Green Space and Health · Urban Heat Island Mitigation · Geology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |