Influência do uso e ocupação do solo na formação de ilhas de calor em Uberaba-MG Uberaba 2014

Abstract

The study of the relationship between urban morphology and the increase in the air temperature in urban areas is of great importance to identify the sources that cause heat islands and to develop methods of mitigating heat zones in these areas. This study evaluated the influence of the use and occupation of land in air temperature along the Avenues Dr. Randolfo Borges Junior Avenue, Leopoldino de Oliveira and Niza Marques Guaritá, in the city of Uberaba. Twenty-five points were selected and monthly temperature measurements of these points were held. The characterization was done through use and occupation of land maps and satellite images thus it was possible to associate the temperature data to the urban morphology of Uberaba - MG. The results allowed identifying heat islands of very strong magnitude and the places where the air temperature is warmer, demonstrating that the most densely populated areas tend to have higher temperatures compared with outlying areas of urban centers. The climate studies are important tools for urban planning, contributing to the creation of effective municipal master plans, particularly with regard to the criteria and zoning laws and land use.