Land Surface Temperature (LST)

Land Surface Temperature (LST) measures the temperature of the Earth's surface itself, as observed from satellite or aerial imagery. It indicates how hot or cold the land is at a specific location, reflecting factors like solar radiation, land cover, and weather conditions. LST is important for understanding climate patterns, land use changes, and environmental health. Unlike air temperature, which measures the temperature of the air at about 1.5 to 2 meters above ground, LST directly measures the temperature of the land surface, providing insights into surface heat dynamics and energy exchanges in the environment.