Analysis of the Impact of Emissivity and Albedo on Urban Mean Radiative Temperature

Abstract

Abdelilah Zyane and Herve Pron

As part of efforts to promote energy-climate planning solutions and develop governance support platforms and tools, the issue of urban heat islands (UHIs) significantly impacts on urban thermal comfort, energy balance parameters, and ultimately, the mitigation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This article aims to investigate the influence of radiative emissivity and albedo on UHIs, and consequently, on thermal comfort indicators, urban energy balances, and their contribution to climate change at the urban scale.

An in-depth analysis of radiative emissivity and albedo parameters is conducted to assess their effects on the mean urban radiative temperature.

Based on the adopted scientific methodology, the article proposes recommendations and insights to support energy-climate planning strategies to facilitate the urban energy transition.

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