Land Surface Temperature and Thermal Radiation Estimate from Remote Sensed Data: Implications for Human Health in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oluwadare Ayoola Olamitomi; Oluwadare Esolomo John; Olofin Emmanuel Oluwafemi

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Land Surface Temperature and Thermal Radiation Estimate from Remote Sensed Data: Implications for Human Health in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oluwadare Ayoola Olamitomi, Oluwadare Esolomo John, Olofin Emmanuel Oluwafemi

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The use of remote sensing data to study the spatial distribution of land surface temperature (LST) and thermal radiation has revealed the negative impact of urban heat islands on human health. As an increase in LST and thermal radiation can have serious health consequences, it is important to constantly evaluate and gather information on the extent of these changes in a given region. Such information is crucial for public health and environmental epidemiology, as it enables emergency response planners and public health specialists to identify the areas most at risk and use scientific findings to improve the health of the affected populations. Remote sensing data from the Landsat Thematic Mapper (LANDSAT 7) image of 2002 and the Operational Land Imager and Thermal Infrared Sensor (LANDSAT 8) images of 2014 and 2018 were utilized to estimate the spatial distribution of land surface temperature and thermal radiation in Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. The study found that the rapid urbanization and modification of the vegetation cover and natural surfaces in Owo had contributed to an increase in land surface temperature and thermal radiation. The research also noted that areas with low vegetation cover had higher surface temperatures, while areas with high vegetation cover had lower surface temperatures. Additionally, the study found that areas with higher surface temperatures were associated with increased thermal radiation, following a similar pattern to that of the spatial distribution of land surface temperature. In particular, regions with higher land surface temperatures emitted more thermal radiation compared to regions with lower land surface temperatures. The results of this study can provide valuable insights for the public health department of Ondo State in terms of understanding, managing, and taking action to improve the health and well-being of residents, particularly those residing in areas that are most impacted by the urban heat island effect.

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DOI	10.11648/j.jher.20230902.14
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Land Surface Temperature, Thermal Radiation, Remote Sensing, Human Health

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Oluwadare Ayoola Olamitomi

Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Elizade University, Ilara Mokin, Nigeria
Oluwadare Esolomo John

Department of Physics, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Nigeria
Olofin Emmanuel Oluwafemi

Department of Water Resources Management and Agro-Meteorology, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Nigeria

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