LA ISLA DE CALOR ESTIVAL EN TEMUCO, CHILE
Abstract
Temuco is situated in the center and to the South of Chile (38º 45’ S y 72º 40’ W). The city is located on the side of the Cautin river and the Ñielol (350 m) and Conunhueno (360 m) hills limit it. The city has grow very fast in the last decades, consequently it is necessary to understand the anthropogenic effects into the city. Therefor, the Temuco’s heat island is analyzed during the end of the summer. Measurements of air temperature and humidity across the city were made to determine the intensity and the form of the heat island in Temuco. Mobil stations were used to make the measurements. Data from a fixed meteorological station was also used. The city presented a different thermal behaviour along the day. During the day the city generates a heat island similar to the ideal one. The intensity of the heat island (ΔTu-r) was 6.3ºC and 1.2ºC, during the day and night respectively. The influence of the hills over the thermal behaviour of the city is important. This study proves that the urban climate is the result of different microclimates that interact with each other.Downloads
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