reviewInternational Journal of ClimatologyApr 15, 2010Closed access

A systematic review and scientific critique of methodology in modern urban heat island literature

IDIain D. Stewart

University of British Columbia

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Abstract

Abstract In the modern era of urban climatology, much emphasis has been placed on observing and documenting heat island magnitudes in cities around the world. Urban climate literature consequently boasts a remarkable accumulation of observational heat island studies. Through time, however, methodologists have raised concerns about the authenticity of these studies, especially regarding the measurement, definition and reporting of heat island magnitudes. This paper substantiates these concerns through a systematic review and scientific critique of heat island literature from the period 1950–2007. The review uses nine criteria of experimental design and communication to critically assess methodological quality…

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  • Scrutiny
  • Urban heat island
  • Sample (material)
  • Observational study
  • Climatology
  • Scientific literature
  • Sample size determination
  • Geography
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Climate action
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