Mapping land surface temperature and socioeconomic indicators

A comparative analysis

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https://doi.org/10.46421/euroelecs.v6.8064

Keywords:

Land surface temperature, Remote sensing, Heat Spots, Socio-environmental indicators

Abstract

The advancement of disorderly urbanization has intensified temperature rises in cities, directly affecting the quality of life of urban dwellers. This study investigates the distribution of land surface temperature in Region I (Greater Center) of the municipality of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, correlating it with socioeconomic indicators. Using satellite imagery and remote sensing techniques, a thermal map of the region was conducted, correlating heat patterns with land cover, the presence of green areas, and urban characteristics. The comparative analysis considers variables such as population density, land use and occupation, and urban layout, allowing the identification of thermal inequalities between different neighborhoods in the region. The results reveal that areas with greater vegetation cover have milder temperatures, while sectors with intense urban density concentrate heat spots. The research contributes by highlighting how socio-spatial factors influence the urban microclimate, reinforcing the importance of public policies aimed at expanding green areas and sustainable urban planning as strategies to mitigate the impacts of local warming and promote more resilient and healthy urban environments.

Author Biographies

Bruna da Silva Santos Brandão, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Master's student in the Graduate Program in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil).

Clarisse de Souza Pinho, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Undergraduate student in Civil Engineering at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil).

Luciana Aparecida Netto Jesus, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minho, Portugal. Professor in the undergraduate and graduate Civil Engineering programs at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil).

Larissa Leticia Andara Ramos, Universidade Vila Velha

Ph.D. in Technology and Design for Environmental Quality from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy. Professor in the undergraduate programs in Architecture and Urbanism, Civil Engineering, and in the graduate program in Architecture and City at Vila Velha University (Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brasil).

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30-09-2025

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Brandão, B. da S. S., Pinho, C. de S., Jesus, L. A. N., & Ramos, L. L. A. (2025). Mapping land surface temperature and socioeconomic indicators: A comparative analysis. Latin American and European Meeting on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, 6(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.46421/euroelecs.v6.8064

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Vol. 6 (2025): Encontro Latino-americano e Europeu sobre Edificações e Comunidades Sustentáveis (euroELECS)

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Comunidades Sustentáveis: Políticas Públicas, Planejamento Urbano e Governança

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