Sky-view factor estimation: A case study of Athens, Georgia

Geographical Bulletin - Gamma Theta Upsilon

Volumn 54, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 49-57

  Debbage, Neil ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Athens (GA); Fish eye photography; Sky view factor; Urban heat island

Indexed keywords

HEAT ISLAND; IMAGERY; LAND USE; PHOTOGRAPHY; STREET CANYON; URBAN AREA;

ATHENS [GEORGIA]; GEORGIA; UNITED STATES;

EID: 84877657220     PISSN: 07313292     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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