Factors influencing urban heat island in Surabaya Indonesia

Kurniati, Ayu Candra (2015) Factors influencing urban heat island in Surabaya Indonesia. Masters thesis, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember.

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Abstract

Increased population and urban development have raised the use of energy
and effected to the urban environment. Consequently, it has resulted in the
decrease of the green space while escalating the air pollution. Furthermore, it
creates UHI affected to urban dwellers in many ways. This research is therefore to
identify the current conditions, determine most significant factors and to enhance
current strategies for address UHI in Surabaya, Indonesia. Mixed qualitative and
quantitative method is used in this research. Document and statistical data related
to man-made and natural factors is used for DPSIR, then determined it into most
significant factors by using PLSR. Document review, stakeholders opinion and
literature review were utilized to recommend strategies for addressing UHI.
The main finding of this research is the most significant factors
influencing UHI, which are provision of green space, electricity consumption and
use of asphalt. This research has identified that UHI is not a new issue in
Indonesia, but there is an incomplete understanding to the process and address of
UHI in the city level. Comprehensive approach in needed to established and
implemented strategy, planning and program. Hence, is important to manage and
measure the urban environmental issues. The recommendation in this research is
in order to enhance the implementation of appropriate strategies to address UHI.
Furthermore, the result of this research can be used as a baseline study for deeply
understanding and addressing UHI in Surabaya and other cities.

Item Type: Thesis (Masters)
Additional Information: RTA 307.12 Kur f
Uncontrolled Keywords: electricity consumption, green space, PLS-R analysis, significant factors, UHI,
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT133 City and Towns. Land use,urban
Divisions: Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Planning > Architecture > 23101-(S2) Master Thesis
Depositing User: - Davi Wah
Date Deposited: 24 Apr 2019 07:26
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2019 07:26
URI: http://repository.its.ac.id/id/eprint/62839

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