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Solcerova, A. (author), van de Ven, F.H.M. (author), Wang, Mengyu (author), Rijsdijk, Michiel (author), van de Giesen, N.C. (author)
Rapid urbanization and an increasing number and duration of heat waves poses a need to mitigate extremely high temperatures. One of the repeatedly suggested measures to moderate the so called urban heat island are green roofs. This study investigates several extensive sedum-covered green roofs in Utrecht (NL) and their effect on air...
journal article 2017
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van Emmerik, T.H.M. (author), Steele-Dunne, S.C. (author), Judge, J (author), van de Giesen, N.C. (author)
Radar backscatter from vegetated surface is sensitive to direct backscatter from the canopy, and two-way attenuation of the signal as it travels through the canopy. Both mechanisms are affected by the dielectric properties of {the individual elements of the canopy, which are primarily a function of water content.} Leaf water content of corn can...
journal article 2016
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