Mitrbhanu Dhal,
Jajnaseni Rout,
Auroshreeta Arpita,
- PG Student, Department of Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack,, Odisha, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
- Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, India
Abstract
A phenomenon known as an urban heat island (UHI) occurs when temperatures in an urban area are greater than those in a nearby rural area. The main causes of this temperature differential are urbanization, human activity, and the construction of artificial infrastructure like buildings and roads in place of natural landscapes. Titilagarh, a city in Odisha, is often referred to as one of the hottest places in the state, making it an example for studying the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The UHI phenomenon in Titilagarh is likely influenced by factors such as rapid urbanization, less green cover, and the prevalence of heat-absorbing materials like concrete and asphalt in its infrastructure. For the analysis of different indices such as Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), Normalized Difference Built-Up Index (NDBI) and Land Surface Temperature (LST) data from the satellite for the period 2015 and 2025 have been used. The results suggest that the deforestation and urbanization are the main cause of rising LST in Titilagarh town. The urban heat island effect is exacerbated by an extension in built-up and declining plant cover.
Keywords: UHI, NDVI, NDBI, LST, satellite
[This article belongs to Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology ]
Mitrbhanu Dhal, Jajnaseni Rout, Auroshreeta Arpita. Assessment of Urban Heat Island Using Geospatial Technology: A Case of Titilagarh City, Odisha. Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology. 2025; 14(02):47-54.
Mitrbhanu Dhal, Jajnaseni Rout, Auroshreeta Arpita. Assessment of Urban Heat Island Using Geospatial Technology: A Case of Titilagarh City, Odisha. Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology. 2025; 14(02):47-54. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjosst/article=2025/view=215100
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Research & Reviews : Journal of Space Science & Technology
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 02 |
| Received | 27/05/2025 |
| Accepted | 28/05/2025 |
| Published | 21/06/2025 |
| Publication Time | 25 Days |
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