Spatial assessment of urban heat island (UHI) in Kütahya using Landsat-8 satellite data

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Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi
Volume:14 Issue:1
Spatial assessment of urban heat island (UHI) in Kütahya using Landsat-8 satellite data

Spatial assessment of urban heat island (UHI) in Kütahya using Landsat-8 satellite data

Authors : Ali Samet Öngen, Enes Zengin

Pages : 122-131

Doi:10.28948/ngumuh.1527341

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Publication Date : 2025-01-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect refers to the phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than their rural surroundings due to human activities and modifications, such as replacing natural land cover with impervious surfaces, reducing vegetation, and increasing heat-absorbing materials. Kütahya central district has a dense population and building layout, which contributes to the intense UHI. Geographic Information System (GIS) and its tools are widely used in assessing UHI in urban areas, providing insights for both researchers and local authorities. The study aims to spatially evaluate the urban heat island in Kütahya using Landsat-8 satellite data. Landsat-8 images, operating in the 10.60 - 11.19 µm range acquired on August 8, 2023 (Path: 179, Row: 33, Cloud Cover: 0%) were utilized to create the Urban Heat Island (UHI) map for the study area. Through spatial analysis using Landsat-8 data for Kütahya city center, six different classes were defined, with the UHI map created using land surface temperature values. The highest and lowest UHI values vary between 4.245°C and -3.457°C. It has been observed that the average UHI increases by 12% in areas lacking dense building structures, characterized by rock surfaces and limited green areas. Conversely, in areas with parks, forests, and sparse settlements, the UHI decreases by 10%. With this study, a comprehensive evaluation of UHI was conducted for Kütahya city center. While the results obtained are expected to be an important resource for researchers and local authorities, they are also anticipated to be beneficial in the fields of engineering geology, urban geology, and urban planning.
Keywords : Kütahya, Landsat-8, Yüzey sıcaklığı, Mekansal analiz, Kentsel ısı adası

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