Abstract
"High-resolution temperature data from dense IoT sensor networks in urban areas for monitoring and analyzing Urban Heat Island (UHI) effects. Integrates data from meteorological offices, environmental authorities, and citizen-generated sensors."
Description
Urban Heat Island Monitoring
This comprehensive dataset addresses the challenge of monitoring and mitigating Urban Heat Island effects in smart cities through distributed environmental sensor networks.
Data Sources
- Meteorological Offices: Official weather station data
- City Planning Departments: Urban development impact data
- Environmental Authorities: Air quality and climate research data
- Citizen IoT Devices: Personal weather stations and community sensors
Analysis Focus
Spatial temperature distribution, temporal UHI patterns, land use correlation, urban planning optimization, climate adaptation strategies, energy consumption analysis.
Data Preview
| Sensor_ID | DateTime | Latitude | Longitude | Temperature_C | Land_Use_Type | UHI_Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| URBAN_001 | 2024-12-01 15:00 | -27.4698 | 153.0251 | 28.5 | Urban_Dense | High |
| RURAL_002 | 2024-12-01 15:00 | -27.4650 | 153.0300 | 22.1 | Agricultural | Low |
| PARK_003 | 2024-12-01 15:00 | -27.4675 | 153.0275 | 24.3 | Green_Space | Medium |
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Cite This Dataset
Government (2026). Smart City Urban Heat Island Monitoring Dataset. [Dataset]. Government. https://www.data.qld.gov.au/article/case-studies/self-service-environmental-monitoring
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Original source: Government (2026). Visit official page for more details.
Indexed by IoTDataset.com on Jan 12, 2026
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