Abstract: spatial superposition design is presented that couples the fifth-generation Pennsylvania State University?National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesoscale Model (MM5) with the National Center of Excellence (NCE) lumped ...

Abstract: There is a greater need than ever for the ability to accurately model urban system impacts resulting around the planet. Rapid urbanization is transforming landscapes from vegetation to an engineered infrastructure and thus ...

Abstract: A simple energy balance model is created for use in developing mitigation strategies for the urban heat island effect. The model is initially applied to the city of Phoenix, Arizona. There are six primary contributions to ...