The sub-module presents principles and concepts of regional and urban climates including the regional factors affecting the climate by looking into the urban Heat Island (UHI). Examples and principles of urban weather and climate observations will be demonstrated on lectures. Student will learn one method for resolving urban temperatures in high resolution using satellite remote sensing and land cover information.
LESSONS
3
% complete
DURATION
16 hours
Self-paced
STUDENTS
29
enrolled
CERTIFICATE
Yes
on completion
About this course
student will understand the principles of regional and urban climates, will understand the mechanics of UHI and will know how to observe urban weather phenomena and lastly a student will learn modelling a continuous urban temperature with the aid of remotely sensed data and in situ observations
Course content
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Practical: Modelling Urban Air Temperatures in Dar es Salaam
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Practical Downloads: Data & Instructions
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Your instructor
Msilikale MsilangaTeacher · Resilience AcademyWhat the hell!
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Course details
Format
Self-paced
Language
English
Level
Beginner
Last updated
August 20, 2026
Certificate
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