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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Urban Heat Island of Jeddah
الجزيرة الحرارية لمدينة جدة
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : The study includes meteorological measurements in the urban and rural areas of Jeddah. The characteristics of the city heat island and its diurnal variation is investigated. The maximum intensity was (2.8°C) at dawn and the minimum was (O.4°C) in early afternoon. The profile measurements over the city is used to define the dimension of the heat island. The early morning profiles show that the maximum height of this island was 100m. This study could be useful for urban development and city design decisions 
ISSN : 1319-1039 
Journal Name : Meteorology, Environment and Arid Land Agriculture Sciences Journal 
Volume : 2 
Issue Number : 1 
Publishing Year : 1410 AH
1990 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Saturday, March 24, 2012 

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Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
عمر يعقوب عنبرAnbar, Omar YaqubResearcherDoctorateoanbar@kau.edu.sa

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