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Shravya Attri

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Study of Land Surface Temperature through RTM

Land Surface Temperature is the measure of the radiative skin temperature of the earth’s surface. It is an essential climate variable. In this study, Santa Barbara DISORT Radiative Transfer Model (SBDART) is used to calculate the Outgoing Longwave Radiation and then derive LST from the same. The SBDART results are compared to satellite (MODIS) retrieved Land Surface Temperatures. The results from modelling are used to identify the wards within the study area where urban green spaces could be proposed to lower the surface temperature.  


Report Content

Land Surface Temperature - An Essential Climate Variable

Study Area and Selection of Days of Interest

Aim, Objectives, and Methodology

Radiative Transfer Model and Optimized Input Parameters

Retrieved Land Surface Temperature from MODIS Sensor

Simulated Land Surface Temperature from SBDART Model

Comparison between Retrieved and Simulated LST

Comparison of Difference between Retrieved and Simulated LST (Ideal – IAER 0, Urban Aerosols – IAER 2)

Application and Conclusions

Future Scope of the Study

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