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In the heart of Kaiserswerther, a ten-year-old grove of cherry trees has been making a significant impact on the local climate. According to data collected by Geo Net's environmental sensors, these trees have been reducing summer heat stress in their immediate vicinity.
The cherry trees have been found to contribute to a cooling effect during the summer months. The temperature beneath the tree canopy has been measured to be approximately 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than the surrounding ambient temperature. This localized cooling helps mitigate urban heat stress, making the market area more comfortable for pedestrians and reducing heat-related health risks.
The findings are part of an ongoing measurement campaign conducted by the environmental scientists from Geo Net. The project aims to gather insights into the effectiveness of potted trees in cooling heat-stressed areas. A computer-aided modeling was used to determine the theoretical cooling potential of trees planted in pots, and the real-time measurements are now being used to validate these predictions over the next few months.
The placement of sensors in various light conditions aims to provide insight into how the cherry trees affect temperature in different urban conditions. Sensors are placed in shady, fully sunlit, and transition areas to obtain differentiated results.
The environmental department head, Helga Stulgies, explained the purpose of the project, stating that it is a trial to understand the impact of temporary, mobile plantings on reducing heat stress in urban spaces. The data collected from the sensors will be used to assess the project's effectiveness in reducing heat stress in urban spaces.
The real-time measurements can be tracked at www.geo-net.de/de/kaiserswerthermarkt.html. The current temperature trends at the Kaiserswerther Market are being closely monitored as part of this project.
The project's findings could potentially influence future urban greening strategies. By demonstrating the practical value of urban greenery in combating summer heat in city environments, the cherry trees on the Kaiserswerther Market are setting a promising example for other urban spaces.
The cherry trees were planted by the gardening department in March, and they can grow up to six meters tall. The data from the sensors is transmitted wirelessly to a central unit in the Kaiserswerther town hall and then fed into the internet.
In summary, the cherry trees at the Kaiserswerther Market are providing a meaningful cooling benefit, lowering temperatures by a few degrees relative to ambient conditions. This demonstrates the practical value of urban greenery in combating summer heat in city environments.
- The environmental scientists from Geo Net have found that the cherry trees in the Kaiserswerther Market contribute to a cooling effect during the summer months, with temperatures under the tree canopy being approximately 2 to 4 degrees Celsius cooler than the surrounding ambient temperature.
- Beyond influencing urban greening strategies, the ongoing measurement campaign conducted by Geo Net also aims to gather insights into the effectiveness of potted trees in cooling heat-stressed areas, using computer-aided modeling and real-time measurements to determine their theoretical and actual cooling potential.
- Furthermore, as the project progresses, the data collected from sensors placed in various light conditions will help provide insight into how the cherry trees affect temperature in different urban conditions, with sensors being placed in shady, fully sunlit, and transition areas to obtain differentiated results.
