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Title
A Study of yard-scale climate effects in Phoenix, Arizona
Description
In this project, I investigated the ecosystem services, or lack thereof, that landscape designs created in terms of microclimate modification at 11 residential homes throughout the Phoenix Metro Area. I also created an article for the homeowners who participated, explaining what I did and how they could apply my research. My research question was how a person can achieve a comfortable outdoor climate in their yard without over-using scarce water resources. I hypothesized that there would be a negative correlation between the maximum air temperature and the percent shade in each yard, regardless of the percent grass. I analyzed the data I collected using the program, R, and discovered that my hypothesis was supported for the month of July. These results are in line with previous studies on the subject and can help homeowners make informed decisions about the effects their landscaping choices might have.
Date Created
2014-05
Contributors
- Barton, Erin Michaela (Author)
- Hall, Sharon (Thesis director)
- Ruddell, Benjamin (Committee member)
- Spielmann, Katherine (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Sustainability (Contributor)
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Extent
88 pages
Language
eng
Copyright Statement
In Copyright
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Series
Academic Year 2013-2014
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.23675
Level of coding
minimal
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