Climatic aspect in Retiro Park

Authors

  • Miguel Ángel Almendros Coca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/egeogr.1992.i207.217

Keywords:

Urban climate, Green area, «Cell» of coolness, Retiro Park

Abstract


It is analysed the behaviour of a green space in the central area of a heat island in Madrid and its relation with this one, by means of information achieved through several type courses, studying the different variable of vegetation, topography, water, etc. Getting the following basic results: This city is warmer and drier than Retiro Park. All sorts of differences become more noticeable in a very steady way. Its lower areas take up and canalize cold air. Vegetation makes temperature more gentle, meanwhile aquatic areas can hardlay have an influence on overall results.

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Published

1992-06-30

How to Cite

Almendros Coca, M. Ángel . (1992). Climatic aspect in Retiro Park. Estudios Geográficos, 53(207), 217–239. https://doi.org/10.3989/egeogr.1992.i207.217

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