LIFE ASTI- forecasting System for urban Heat Island effect
The LIFE ASTI project focuses on the UHI (Urban Heat Island) effect and human health by developing and evaluating a system of numerical models that will lead to the shori-term forecast and future projection of the UHI phenomenon in two Mediterranean cities: Thessaloniki and Rome.
The LIFE ASTI model system will produce high-quality forecasting products, such as bioclimatic indicators and heating and cooling degree days to assess the energy needs of the buidings. In addition, the model system will quide the Heat Health Warning Systems to be implemented in both cities and will aim also at informing the authorities, the general population and the scientific community.