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Thermally Sensed Image of Sacramento

In the aerial photo (left), the white areas, mostly rooftops, are about 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) and the dark areas, primarily vegetative areas or water, are approximately 85-96 degree Fahrenheit (29-36 degrees Celsius). The hottest spots are the buildings, seen as white rectangles of various sizes. In the thermal image (right), Sacramento's rail yard is the orange area east of the Sacramento River, which flows from top to bottom. Red and yellow areas indicate hot spots and generally correspond with urban development, while blue and green areas are cool and generally correspond to the natural environment.

In the aerial photo (left), the white areas, mostly rooftops, are about 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees Celsius) and the dark areas, primarily vegetative areas or water, are approximately 85-96 degree Fahrenheit (29-36 degrees Celsius). The hottest spots are the buildings, seen as white rectangles of various sizes. In the thermal image (right), Sacramento's rail yard is the orange area east of the Sacramento River, which flows from top to bottom. Red and yellow areas indicate hot spots and generally correspond with urban development, while blue and green areas are cool and generally correspond to the natural environment.

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