Land-Use and Land-Cover Changes in Kharkiv: Impact on Land Surface Temperature

Remote Sensing & GIS for Environmental Monitoring

Authors

First and Last Name	Academic degree	E-mail	Affiliation
Liliia Hebryn Baidy	Ph.D.	lh825 [at] cam.ac.uk	Scott Polar Research Institute Cambridge, United Kingdom

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First published on this website: 27.08.2023 - 11:03

Abstract

This study explores the relationship between land-use and land-cover changes (LULC) and Land Surface Temperature (LST) in Kharkiv, Ukraine, for 1984 and 2022. Using Landsat 5 and 8 imagery processed through the Google Earth Engine, significant LULC shifts were identified, with 'Built-up' areas and 'Forest' expanses increasing notably. LST readings revealed that 'Forest', 'Vegetation', and 'Water' classes maintained lower temperatures, whereas 'Built-up' and 'Bare land' areas showed elevated temperatures. This analysis underscores the growing urban heat island effects in expanding urban areas like Kharkiv. The findings emphasize the need for sustainable urban planning to mitigate environmental challenges.

Keywords

land surface temperature

land use and land cover

Landsat

Google Earth Engine

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