Urban heat island impact study takes flight at Mayo High School
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency began their drone pilot project today to study urban heat island impacts on Rochester.
Posted: Aug 3, 2021 5:47 PM
Posted By: Alexandra Dederer
Rochester, Minn. - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) began the City of Rochester s urban heat island impact study today at Mayo High School.
Heat islands are urbanized areas that experience higher temperatures than outlying areas.
These higher temperatures are caused by infrastructures, such as roads and buildings, absorbing and re-emitting heat from the sun.
This summer s series of demonstrative flights are aimed to integrate climate adaptation and environmental justice considerations into drone use.