Transect Study

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-028497",
  "term": "Transect Study",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "For heat island monitoring purposes, a transect study measures temperature changes across a transect, or sample area, often using hand-held devices or measurement equipment mounted on cars or aircraft. When conducting transect studies to measure the heat island effect, researchers should select a transect that samples a range of land-uses and land-cover. Timing and weather conditions are also important factors, as the magnitude of heat islands is often greatest in the early evening.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Heat Island Effect Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/transect-study/"
}