Research Article

Parameter Sensitivity Analysis and Optimization of the Single-Layer Urban Canopy Model in the Megacity of Shanghai

Table 2

The default and optimized SLUCM parameters.

ParameterOptimumDefaultDefinition (unit)

ALBR0.160.2Roof albedo (-)
ALBB0.140.2Wall albedo (-)
ALBG0.130.2Road albedo (-)
EPSR0.850.9Roof emissivity (-)
EPSB0.950.9Wall emissivity (-)
EPSG0.950.9Road emissivity (-)
AKSR0.60.67Roof conductivity (W m−1 K−1)
AKSB0.670.67Wall conductivity (W m−1 K−1)
AKSG0.40.67Road conductivity (W m−1 K−1)
CAPR1.4E61.0 E6Roof capacity (J m−3 K−1)
CAPB1.0E61.0 E6Wall capacity (J m−3 K−1)
CAPG1.4E61.4 E6Road capacity (J m−3 K−1)
ZR3620Roof height (m)
Wroof2520Roof width (m)
Wroad1520Road width (m)