The construction of smart cities is an important trend in current urban development, and temperature measurement plays a key role in it, providing support for the efficient operation of the city and the improvement of the quality of life of residents.
In the urban transportation system, temperature measurement helps to ensure traffic safety and optimize traffic facilities. In road construction, temperature changes in different regions will affect the performance of road materials. For example, in high - temperature regions, road asphalt is prone to softening, resulting in road surface deformation. By installing temperature sensors on the road, the road surface temperature can be monitored in real - time, and maintenance measures can be taken in time, such as adjusting the asphalt formula or strengthening the road structure. For large - scale traffic infrastructure such as bridges, temperature measurement can monitor the temperature distribution of the structure, because temperature changes may cause thermal stress in the structure and affect structural safety. Using the data collected by temperature sensors, the health status of the bridge can be evaluated to prevent safety accidents.
In urban energy management, temperature measurement is the basis for realizing the smart grid and optimal energy allocation. By installing temperature sensors in various urban areas, the distribution of the urban heat island effect can be understood. Based on temperature data, the power supply can be reasonably planned. For example, in high - temperature areas, the power supply of cooling equipment can be increased, and at the same time, energy distribution can be optimized to reduce energy loss. In distributed energy systems, such as solar photovoltaic power generation systems, temperature measurement can monitor the temperature of photovoltaic panels, because the efficiency of photovoltaic panels changes with temperature. By controlling the temperature of photovoltaic panels, the power generation efficiency can be improved to achieve efficient utilization of energy.
In urban environmental monitoring and resident life services, temperature measurement also has wide applications. Installing temperature sensors in parks, residential areas, and other places can provide residents with real - time temperature information, facilitating residents to arrange outdoor activities. At the same time, temperature measurement combined with other environmental parameters such as air quality and humidity can more comprehensively monitor the urban environmental quality, providing a basis for urban planning and environmental governance.
