USE OF GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY IN MONITORING THE EFFECT OF URBANIZATION ON LAND SURFACE TEMPERATURE. A CASE STUDY OF ATHI RIVER SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY
Urbanization affects biodiversity, ecosystem processes, and regional climate. This study was done to monitor effect of urbanization on Land Surface Temperature in Athi River Sub-County using remote sensing techniques. Athi River has been experiencing rapid urbanization due to its proximity to Nairobi county. One of the most prominent aspects of urban climate is Land Surface Temperature. Use of remote sensing images has gained traction in the past years in monitoring temperature, hence their use in this study.