by G.E. Kyriakodis and M. Santamouris, June 2018, in UrbanClimate
Highlights
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Large scale implementation of cool asphaltic and concrete photocatalytic pavements
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Extensive monitoring strategy of in situ measurements in the area
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Surface temperatures reduction up to 7.5 °C and 6.1 °C respectively in the summer period, while the peak drop was up to 11.5 °C
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The maximum air temperature reduction could reach 1.5 °C.
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Ageing phenomena may reduce substantially and up to 50% the mitigation potential of cool asphaltic materials.