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Urban climate study design
How does a neighborhood cool after sunset?
Afterheat Atlas examines planned overnight temperature observations across 12 neighborhood sites. This demonstration separates study design from measured results and flags what remains unverified.
Question
Air temperature can vary over short distances after sunset. This study asks how overnight cooling differs among selected sites with contrasting ground cover and street form. It does not assume that any one feature causes those differences.
- Compare observations within the same nights
- Record site context alongside temperature
- Report missing data and sensor checks
The study at a glance
12planned neighborhood sites
6weeks of scheduled observation
15 minplanned recording interval
Methods
Time series
Retain time-stamped readings with units, coverage, missing intervals, and sensor-check status in the dataset.
Quality checks
Record clock checks, flagged readings, comparison conditions, and criteria used before preparing a figure.
Figures
Sampling layout
Accessible description: a study-design schematic would locate 12 planned neighborhood sites and distinguish site categories with labels
Sensor-to-figure process
Accessible description: each observation moves from documented placement to checked time series to a matched-night comparison.
Nightly comparison
Accessible description: a future figure will align overnight temperature traces by time after sunset and show units, coverage, uncertainty
Interpretation and limits
Are the figures on this page measured results?
No. The homepage examples describe the planned study design and figure formats. Observed results must be labeled and linked to their source data when available.
Can these sites represent every neighborhood?
No. The selected sites describe the sampled locations and periods. Broader claims require additional sampling and analysis.
What could affect a comparison between sites?
Weather, sensor placement, missing readings, and local conditions can all affect interpretation. The methods record how these factors are checked.
Resources
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Contact
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