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Old April 2nd 07, 05:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Is it colder at the approach end of the runway?

Robert M. Gary wrote:


I live near Sacramento where we have long periods of 100+ degree
temps. The gov't has been doing research here on the affect of asphalt
and roofs (not sure why) on temps. They fly a plane overhead in the
afternoon with sensitive heat detecting equipment. They seem to
believe the city is much hotter simply because of the pavement and the
roofs.

-Robert


They
re spending money to figure that out. I thought that was common knowledge.