Selected Temperature Characteristics of Brno And Surrounding Area

Vybrané teplotné charakteristiky Brna a okolia

Karel Dejmal, Petr Kolář, Josef Novotný, Alena Roubalová

In: Geografické informácie (Geographical Information), Ročník (Volume) 22, Číslo (Issue) 1, 2018, p. 23-37, ISSN 1337-9453

DOI: 10.17846/GI.2018.22.1.23-37

Abstract

The paper sets out to evaluate air temperature in Brno and its surrounding area. Data from professional station Brno-Tuřany as well as institutional and amateur stations dated 2015 and 2016 were used as a basis. The evaluation draws data from joint dates recorded on those stations. Result presents a summary of basic elements influencing air temperature in Brno and its surroundings. The impact of sensor placement and microclimatic conditions on measured air temperature values is more significant than the impact of altitude and latitude. The most significant factors for air temperature appeared to be the positioning in valley-like locations, type of surface around the station and shadowing of sensors by objects in proximity of stations. Despite the cited influences the data from majority of amateur meteorological stations could be considered as serviceable for air temperature monitoring.

Keywords: geographical cognitive structure, mental map, mental spatial concepts, concept, conceptual basis, conceptual design, conceptual scheme, landscape perception

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