Conference Paper

Proceedings of SimBuild Conference 2024

Drone-based Optimization And Validation Of Numerical Simulations Of Urban Heat Islands

Normen Langner, Ansgar Brunn, David Voellner
Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany

Abstract: In this ongoing research project, advanced drone technology is employed in conjunction with simula-tion models to assess the impacts of urban climate, with a specific focus on Urban Heat Islands (UHI). The novel methodology was tested in the historical downtown areas of two German cities. Through the creation of high-resolution 3D-models of urban structures and the analysis of material properties, the research project aims to accurately predict the cli-mate impacts of urban planning decisions.The results of the project provide planners with pre-cise insights for evaluating adaptation measures and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change in cities, ultimately improving living conditions there-in. The research undertaking also pioneers the use of high-temporal-resolution drone data for analyzing temperature patterns and considers various contribu-tions to the heat island effect for comprehensive climate-adaptive urban planning.
Keywords: Urban Heat Islands, Drone, Photogrammetry, Urban Simulation
Pages: 122 - 131
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