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Analysis of The Heat Island Phenomenon in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Rosmini Maru1, Ichsan Invanni Baharuddin1, Ramli Umar1, Rusman Rasyid1, Uca1, Wahidah Sanusi2 and Bayudin1
  • 1 Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, State University of Makassar, Indonesia
  • 2 Department of Mathematic, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, State University of Makassar, Indonesia

Abstract

Urban Heat Island phenomenon (UHI) is one of the city micro-climate phenomenon that mostly hit many big cities in the World, including Makassar, Indonesia. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the phenomenon of UHI and UHII in Makassar and the surrounding areas. The method used in this study is the analysis of primary data through measurements taken directly to the varied station locations. The measurements are determined by purposive sampling toward the variety of different land uses. The measurements were taken at 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Central Indonesian Time (WITA) and at night from 09.00 to 11.00 pm. The results showed that the mean temperature was 31.29°C during the day and 27.4°C at night. Spatially, the day time showed that the high temperatures (32 to 35°C) are generally located in the downtown areas which are crowded with buildings such as residential, offices and shops. Meanwhile, a lower temperature (29 to 31°C) is generally located in countrysides or outside the city in the form of green areas and open land. The results show that a fairly high temperature causes the comfort of the city the temperatures reduced. Therefore, handle UHI phenomenon needs to be done in an integrated and sustainable.

American Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 12 No. 9, 2015, 616-626

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2015.616.626

Submitted On: 27 February 2015 Published On: 23 September 2015

How to Cite: Maru, R., Baharuddin, I. I., Umar, R., Rasyid, R., Uca, Sanusi, W. & Bayudin, (2015). Analysis of The Heat Island Phenomenon in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. American Journal of Applied Sciences, 12(9), 616-626. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2015.616.626

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Keywords

  • Urban Heat Island (UHI)
  • The Urban Heat Island Intensity (UHII)
  • Makassar
  • Micro Climate