does it also affect signal reception?
Yes, it effects may contribute to poor GPS signal reception.
Urban canyon
When using GPS receivers in street canyons with tall buildings, the shadowing and multipath effects may contribute to poor GPS signal reception.
urbanization is the cause of urban heat island a condition that could be described as The modification of land surfaces how does this island affect the animals? For example, ant colonies in urban heat islands have an increased heat tolerance at no cost to cold tolerance, and Grey-headed flying foxes, found in Melbourne, Australia, colonized urban habitats following increase in temperatures there. does it change according to the season? Yes, the urban heat island temperature difference is not only usually larger at night than during the day, but also larger in winter than in summer. how is it associated with greenery? In recent years, researchers have discovered a strong correlation between neighborhood income and tree canopy cover. how does this canopy cover affect the heat difference? Because they reduce air temperatures and surface temperatures has any act been passed to tackle it? Yes, by implementation of policies such as the Seattle Green Factor, a multifaceted system for urban landscaping, has seen much success in the mitigation of urban heat islands what is california legislation? Assembly Bill 32 required the California Air Resources Board to create a scoping plan. what are its causes? The modification of land surfaces, geometric effects, "urban canyon effect" what is the meaning of the term associated with the last effect mentioned above? An urban canyon is a place where the street is flanked by buildings on both sides creating a canyon-like environment, evolved etymologically from the Canyon of Heroes in Manhattan what are its results? It affect temperature, wind speed and wind direction and consequently the air quality within the canyon.
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Urban canyon [SEP] GPS signal reception
When using GPS receivers in street canyons with tall buildings, the shadowing and multipath effects may contribute to poor GPS signal reception.