Topoclimatic aspects of developmental suitability in the metropolitan landscape

Spencer A. Jr. Joyner; Raymond S. Bradley; Robert E. Jr. Reiter

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Topoclimatic aspects of developmental suitability in the metropolitan landscape

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Authors:

Spencer A., Jr. Joyner, Raymond S. Bradley, Robert E., Jr. Reiter

Year:

1977

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Heisler, Gordon M.; Herrington, Lee P., eds. Proceedings of the conference on metropolitan physical environment; Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-25. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 163-171

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Abstract

A computer-based procedure for geographically identifying rating, and ranking topoclimatic characteristics is described. The influences of topography, land use, and soils are considered and combined into a single composite topoclimate developmental suitability map drawn by a Cal Comp plotter. By allocating development to the most suitable topoclimate areas, the long-term energy costs of maintaining human health and comfort could be minimized.

Parent Publication

Proceedings of the conference on metropolitan physical environment

Citation

Joyner, Spencer A., Jr.; Bradley, Raymond S.; Reiter, Robert E., Jr. 1977. Topoclimatic aspects of developmental suitability in the metropolitan landscape. In: Heisler, Gordon M.; Herrington, Lee P., eds. Proceedings of the conference on metropolitan physical environment; Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-25. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 163-171