Nan-adwoa/Urban-Heat-Analysis-Accra
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geospatialRecord type:
project
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Nan
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Geospatial analysis of the Urban Heat Island effect in Accra using Landsat data and GIS tools.
# Urban-Heat-Analysis-Accra
Geospatial analysis of the Urban Heat Island effect in Accra using Landsat data and GIS tools.
# Urban Heat Island Analysis in Accra
This project explores the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect in Accra, Ghana, using Landsat satellite imagery and geospatial analysis.
## Objectives
- Assess spatial patterns of urban heat in Accra.
- Identify hotspots and their relation to land use/land cover.
- Demonstrate how remote sensing and GIS can support urban planning.
## Data Sources
- Landsat 8 (Thermal Infrared Sensor) from USGS Earth Explorer.
- Population and land use data from Ghana Statistical Service (GSS).
## Tools & Methods
- QGIS 3.30 for spatial preprocessing and map production.
- Python (geopandas, rasterio, matplotlib) for data analysis.
- ArcGIS Pro for visualization and hotspot mapping.
## Results
- Accra’s central areas show significantly higher surface temperatures.
- Peripheral green zones mitigate urban heat.
- Produced thematic maps for UHI distribution.
## Repository Structure
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