Assessment and improvement of hydrometeorological conditions in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix, USA)
The Phoenix metropolitan area, also known as the Valley of the Sun, the Salt River Valley, metro Phoenix, or The Valley, is the largest metropolitan statistical area in the Southwestern United States, with its largest principal ci ...
Supervisor: Dragan Milosevic
Department: Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management Group
The application of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for improved hydrometeorological conditions in Amsterdam
What does Amsterdam have to deal with? Due to climate change and urbanization, Amsterdam suffers from heat and water stress, because there is often more asphalt than greenery. This creates a 'heat island effect' in the city and ca ...
Supervisor: Dragan Milosevic
Department: Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management Group
Water spraying for cooling cities
Water spraying for cooling purposes can be implemented in various ways, such as through the use of sprinkler systems in parks, misting systems in outdoor recreational areas, or even water curtains along building facades. These met ...
Supervisor: Dragan Milosevic
Department: Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management Group
Assessment and improvement of hydrometeorological and air quality conditions in Sydney (Australia)
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia.
The city faces a range of hydrometeorological challenges stemming from its coastal location, subtropical climate, and urbanizat ...
Supervisor: Dragan Milosevic
Department: Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management Group