Using NASA Earth Science Datasets for National Climate Assessment Indicators: Urban Impacts of Heat Waves Associated with Climate Change
- Lead PI: Dr. Alexander de Sherbinin
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Unit Affiliation: Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)
- October 2013 - July 2015
- Inactive
- North America
- Project Type: Research
DESCRIPTION:
Engage urban stakeholders in a process to develop a set of vulnerability indicators that are focused on heat waves in urban areas. Elucidate for urban governments the degree to which heat waves are changing, the real-life impacts of heat waves on urban populations, and the effectiveness of adaptation actions to reduce urban temperatures.
Integrate physical, ecological, and socioeconomic information into a set of five related indicators that address vulnerability.