Earth Observation
Urban Heat Island
A metropolitan area that is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas due to human activities, building materials, and reduced vegetation. Detected and monitored using thermal infrared satellite data (Landsat thermal bands, MODIS LST) to inform urban planning and heat mitigation strategies.
Analyze Urban Heat Island data with LYRASENSE
Use our agentic notebook environment to work with satellite data and compute indices like Urban Heat Island — no setup required.