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What was the project duration for the report on Urban Planning Characteristics to Mitigate Climate Change?
What was the project duration for the report on Urban Planning Characteristics to Mitigate Climate Change?
- July 1, 2016 to August 8, 2017
- September 8, 2016 to August 1, 2017
- August 1, 2016 to September 8, 2017 (correct)
- August 8, 2017 to September 1, 2016
Who was the Project in Charge for the report?
Who was the Project in Charge for the report?
- Mr. Hara Kumar Varma
- Ms. Minni Sastry (correct)
- Dr. Ritu Kakkar
- Ms. Vini Halve
Which institute commissioned the report on Urban Planning Characteristics to Mitigate Climate Change?
Which institute commissioned the report on Urban Planning Characteristics to Mitigate Climate Change?
- EMPRI
- The Energy and Resources Institute
- TERI
- Environmental Management & Policy Research Institute (correct)
Who was the Co-PI for the project?
Who was the Co-PI for the project?
What is the suggested format for citation of the report?
What is the suggested format for citation of the report?
What is the contact email provided for The Energy and Resources Institute?
What is the contact email provided for The Energy and Resources Institute?
What does the acronym UHI stand for in the context of urban heat island effect?
What does the acronym UHI stand for in the context of urban heat island effect?
According to the text, what is the main cause of urban heat islands?
According to the text, what is the main cause of urban heat islands?
What was the observed temperature increase in Bangalore due to reckless urban sprawl, as mentioned in the text?
What was the observed temperature increase in Bangalore due to reckless urban sprawl, as mentioned in the text?
Which organization carried out a study in 2014 that found Bangalore to be warmer than nearby rural areas?
Which organization carried out a study in 2014 that found Bangalore to be warmer than nearby rural areas?
What percentage decline in vegetation cover was observed in Bangalore according to a study done by IISC?
What percentage decline in vegetation cover was observed in Bangalore according to a study done by IISC?
What do urban surfaces tend to do with solar radiation, as mentioned in the text?
What do urban surfaces tend to do with solar radiation, as mentioned in the text?
What is the abbreviation for 'Mean Radiant Temperature' used in the report?
What is the abbreviation for 'Mean Radiant Temperature' used in the report?
In what period were the IT-2 locations monitored for air temperature and relative humidity?
In what period were the IT-2 locations monitored for air temperature and relative humidity?
What does NDVI stand for in the context of the report?
What does NDVI stand for in the context of the report?
'SVF' in the report stands for:
'SVF' in the report stands for:
The acronym 'GIS' used in the text stands for:
The acronym 'GIS' used in the text stands for:
What does 'HXG' represent in the context of the report?
What does 'HXG' represent in the context of the report?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the study mentioned in the text?
Which activity involved the selection of study sites based on urban planning characteristics?
Which activity involved the selection of study sites based on urban planning characteristics?
What is one of the key factors considered in the selection of residential locations for monitoring?
What is one of the key factors considered in the selection of residential locations for monitoring?
Which figure provides a depiction of radiation fluxes and the effect of urban canyons?
Which figure provides a depiction of radiation fluxes and the effect of urban canyons?
What is one of the essential thermal parameters associated with urban heat islands mentioned in the text?
What is one of the essential thermal parameters associated with urban heat islands mentioned in the text?
Which activity involved field measurements and analysis?
Which activity involved field measurements and analysis?
What is the focus of Figure 3-5 in the text?
What is the focus of Figure 3-5 in the text?
'Growing area of the city from 1949 to present' is depicted in which figure?
'Growing area of the city from 1949 to present' is depicted in which figure?
'Urban Heat Island Studies in India' is discussed under which section?
'Urban Heat Island Studies in India' is discussed under which section?
'Variations of Surface and Air Temperatures in different types of urban areas compared to rural peripheries.' is depicted in which figure?
'Variations of Surface and Air Temperatures in different types of urban areas compared to rural peripheries.' is depicted in which figure?
'A review of various UHI Studies carried out in different cities of India' is presented in which table?
'A review of various UHI Studies carried out in different cities of India' is presented in which table?
What is the main objective of the urban planning project discussed in the text?
What is the main objective of the urban planning project discussed in the text?
According to the text, what are the negative environmental impacts of rapid urbanization in Bangalore?
According to the text, what are the negative environmental impacts of rapid urbanization in Bangalore?
What is the population of Bangalore in 2016, according to the text?
What is the population of Bangalore in 2016, according to the text?
What is the potential annual savings projected by implementing white roofs alone in Bangalore, as per the text?
What is the potential annual savings projected by implementing white roofs alone in Bangalore, as per the text?
What did the research by Konopacki and Akbari observe regarding UHI effects in Houston?
What did the research by Konopacki and Akbari observe regarding UHI effects in Houston?
According to the text, what is one of the impacts of urban heat islands?
According to the text, what is one of the impacts of urban heat islands?
What was the highest air temperature recorded in Bangalore in the summer of 2016?
What was the highest air temperature recorded in Bangalore in the summer of 2016?
What is the classification of Bangalore in terms of population among Indian cities, as stated in the text?
What is the classification of Bangalore in terms of population among Indian cities, as stated in the text?
According to the text, what could be achieved by reducing the ozone level due to UHI effects?
According to the text, what could be achieved by reducing the ozone level due to UHI effects?
What is the primary aim of the project mentioned in the text?
What is the primary aim of the project mentioned in the text?
What did the study help in developing a relationship between?
What did the study help in developing a relationship between?
Which area recorded the highest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) with the lowest relative humidity (RH) due to its characteristics?
Which area recorded the highest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) with the lowest relative humidity (RH) due to its characteristics?
What can be concluded about locations with higher height to width (H/W) ratio from the study?
What can be concluded about locations with higher height to width (H/W) ratio from the study?
Why was a second monitoring performed for the same locations during the summer?
Why was a second monitoring performed for the same locations during the summer?
Which location showed the best performance in terms of mitigating UHI effect, based on the third monitoring readings?
Which location showed the best performance in terms of mitigating UHI effect, based on the third monitoring readings?
What factor contributed to Marathahalli showing the lowest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) during daytime?
What factor contributed to Marathahalli showing the lowest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) during daytime?
What was identified as a factor contributing to Whitefield recording the highest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) during daytime?
What was identified as a factor contributing to Whitefield recording the highest globe temperature (GT) and air temperature (AT) during daytime?
What did Electronic City's low nighttime temperatures and slightly higher daytime temperatures, as compared to Marathahalli, result from?
What did Electronic City's low nighttime temperatures and slightly higher daytime temperatures, as compared to Marathahalli, result from?
What can be understood from the comparative analysis of commercial/IT typology locations?
What can be understood from the comparative analysis of commercial/IT typology locations?
What is predicted to further intensify with high rise-high density development in developing cities?
What is predicted to further intensify with high rise-high density development in developing cities?