Research advances in effect of urban rivers on urban thermal climate
The fundamentals of the heat and moisture budget between rivers and urban atmosphere were introduced.The worldwide research advances in the effect of urban rivers on urban thermal climate in recent years were systematically summarized from the viewpoints of field tests,model tests and numerical simulations.The current relative researches were pointed out to be insufficient,resulting in incapable theoretical support for the planning and rational utilization of urban rivers.A conclusion is drawn that a greater understanding of the effect of urban rivers on urban thermal climate is very important to give full play of the ecological potential of urban rivers in China,to improve the development and utilization of urban rivers and to maintain the sustainable development of urban eco-system.