The problem
Some neighbourhoods run several degrees hotter than others, harming health, but planners lack a fine-grained view.
What to build
Combine satellite thermal data, land cover and street-level measurements to map heat risk and suggest where shade or cool roofs help most.
Success looks like
A neighbourhood-scale heat risk map validated against ground sensors and a ranked list of high-impact interventions.
Suggested technologies
- Landsat thermal bands
- Remote sensing
- Spatial statistics
- Sensors
- Decision support
An original, independent statement. It is not an official Smart India Hackathon problem statement, and Arventiq Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by that programme. The scenario is illustrative and does not describe any specific organisation. Free to use with credit.