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HEAT ISLAND EFFECT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
- Climate Change
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- urban cool island
1, record 1, English, urban%20cool%20island
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UCI 2, record 1, English, UCI
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- urban cooling island 3, record 1, English, urban%20cooling%20island
correct, noun
- UCI 3, record 1, English, UCI
correct, noun
- UCI 3, record 1, English, UCI
- urban cold island 4, record 1, English, urban%20cold%20island
correct, noun
- UCI 4, record 1, English, UCI
correct, noun
- UCI 4, record 1, English, UCI
- cool island 5, record 1, English, cool%20island
correct, noun
- cooling island 3, record 1, English, cooling%20island
correct, noun
- cold island 6, record 1, English, cold%20island
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contrary to the urban heat island, areas that have low temperatures compared with their surroundings are known as urban cooling islands(UCI)... The UCI effect is created by shading effects of urban trees or evapotranspiration effects by green space and water space... 3, record 1, English, - urban%20cool%20island
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
- Changements climatiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- îlot de fraîcheur urbain
1, record 1, French, %C3%AElot%20de%20fra%C3%AEcheur%20urbain
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IFU 2, record 1, French, IFU
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- îlot de fraîcheur 3, record 1, French, %C3%AElot%20de%20fra%C3%AEcheur
correct, masculine noun
- ilot de fraîcheur urbain 4, record 1, French, ilot%20de%20fra%C3%AEcheur%20urbain
correct, masculine noun
- IFU 4, record 1, French, IFU
correct, masculine noun
- IFU 4, record 1, French, IFU
- ilot de fraicheur 5, record 1, French, ilot%20de%20fraicheur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un îlot de fraîcheur urbain (IFU) est défini par un périmètre urbain dont l'action rafraîchissante permet d'éviter ou de contrer directement ou indirectement les effets des îlots de chaleur. L'existence d'un îlot de fraîcheur découle directement de [...] la présence de végétation qui contribue, par l'ombrage et/ou l'évapotranspiration, à rafraîchir l'air [et par] l'utilisation de matériaux généralement pâles, donc présentant un albédo élevé, lesquels contribuent à réfléchir la chaleur ambiante. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%AElot%20de%20fra%C3%AEcheur%20urbain
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
îlot de fraîcheur urbain; IFU; îlot de fraîcheur : désignations publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 février 2026. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%AElot%20de%20fra%C3%AEcheur%20urbain
Record 1, Key term(s)
- îlot de fraicheur urbain
- îlot de fraicheur
- ilot de fraicheur urbain
- ilot de fraicheur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Urbanismo
- Cambio climático
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- isla de frescor
1, record 1, Spanish, isla%20de%20frescor
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La arquitectura clásica provoca una isla de frescor diurno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - isla%20de%20frescor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
- Climate Change
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- heat island effect
1, record 2, English, heat%20island%20effect
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- urban heat island effect 2, record 2, English, urban%20heat%20island%20effect
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A "heat island effect" occurs when hot city surfaces like streets, parking lots, and rooftops radiate heat back into the air, boosting the temperature and air pollution too. 3, record 2, English, - heat%20island%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
- Changements climatiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet d'îlot de chaleur
1, record 2, French, effet%20d%27%C3%AElot%20de%20chaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- effet d'îlot de chaleur urbain 2, record 2, French, effet%20d%27%C3%AElot%20de%20chaleur%20urbain
correct, masculine noun
- ICU 2, record 2, French, ICU
correct, masculine noun
- ICU 2, record 2, French, ICU
- effet d'îlot thermique 3, record 2, French, effet%20d%27%C3%AElot%20thermique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette hausse constante de la température observée et projetée accentue un problème déjà connu : l'effet d'îlot de chaleur urbain (ICU). Ce phénomène se caractérise par des températures estivales plus élevées en milieux urbains que dans les zones rurales environnantes, et également entre des zones d'un périmètre intra-urbain, par exemple entre un stationnement et un parc lui étant adjacent. 2, record 2, French, - effet%20d%27%C3%AElot%20de%20chaleur
Record 2, Key term(s)
- effet d'ilot de chaleur urbain
- effet d'ilot thermique
- effet d'ilot de chaleur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Urbanismo
- Cambio climático
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto isla de calor
1, record 2, Spanish, efecto%20isla%20de%20calor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El efecto isla de calor se caracteriza [...] por provocar una temperatura mayor en las ciudades que en sus alrededores —pueblos, zonas residenciales, zonas agrícolas, etc.— y es más acusado por las noches, sobre todo en invierno. 1, record 2, Spanish, - efecto%20isla%20de%20calor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-07-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Silviculture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- urban reforestation
1, record 3, English, urban%20reforestation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Urban reforestation can help improve air and water quality, reduce the urban heat island effect, provide habitat for wildlife, and serve as a local space for recreation. 2, record 3, English, - urban%20reforestation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Sylviculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- reboisement urbain
1, record 3, French, reboisement%20urbain
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le reboisement urbain participe à la lutte aux changements climatiques, à la réduction des îlots de chaleur, à la diversification des paysages, ainsi qu'au maintien de la biodiversité. 2, record 3, French, - reboisement%20urbain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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