Can MODIS detect trends in aerosol optical depth over land?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00376-017-7017-2
Abstract: The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor onboard NASA’s Aqua satellite has been collecting valuable data about the Earth system for more than 14 years, and one of the benefits of this is that it… read more here.
Keywords: modis; aod; aerosol optical; aeronet ... See more keywords
Regression analysis of aerosol optical properties with long-term MODIS data using forward selection method
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DOI: 10.1007/s00703-018-0625-2
Abstract: In this work, a new filtering method of forward selection (FS), has been employed for linear and multiple regression analysis of aerosol optical properties with meteorological parameters using long-term moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer (MODIS) data… read more here.
Keywords: regression analysis; forward selection; long term; analysis ... See more keywords
Multi-year analysis of aerosol optical properties and implications to radiative forcing over urban Pretoria, South Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s00704-020-03183-7
Abstract: The present study focused on investigating the aerosol optical properties and direct aerosol radiative forcing (DARF) using the AERONET Sunphotometer measurements conducted during 2011–2017 over an urban-industrial city, Pretoria (25.75° S, 28.28° E) located in… read more here.
Keywords: south africa; radiative forcing; analysis; optical properties ... See more keywords
The spatio-temporal characteristics of aerosol optical thickness as well as the relationship with PM2.5 in Xiamen city, China
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-020-08622-6
Abstract: Long-term aerosol optical thickness (AOT) composited data (2002–2017) derived from Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Terra and Aqua spacecraft was used to evaluate the temporal and spatial variability of aerosol in Xiamen city… read more here.
Keywords: variation coefficient; optical thickness; aot values; aerosol optical ... See more keywords
Investigation on spatiotemporal distribution of aerosol optical properties over two oceanic regions surrounding Indian subcontinent during summer monsoon season
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-2682-y
Abstract: Columnar spectral aerosol optical depths (AODs) and total suspended particulate matter (TSPM) concentrations were collected on board the Oceanographic Research Vessel (ORV) of Sagar Kanya (SK) during 7–21 June 2014 (SK-313) and 31 July–14 August… read more here.
Keywords: summer monsoon; oceanic regions; aerosol optical; two oceanic ... See more keywords
Long-term spatiotemporal variations of aerosol optical depth over Yellow and Bohai Sea
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04203-4
Abstract: In this study, MODerate resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Collection 6.1 (C6.1) level-2 Dark Target (DT) Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) observations at 550 nm (AOD550) for the highest quality flag assurance (QA = 3) were obtained to analyze spatiotemporal… read more here.
Keywords: spatiotemporal variations; sea; aerosol optical; bohai sea ... See more keywords
A Review on Estimation of Particulate Matter from Satellite-Based Aerosol Optical Depth: Data, Methods, and Challenges
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DOI: 10.1007/s13143-020-00215-0
Abstract: Detailed, reliable, and continuous monitoring of aerosol optical depth (AOD) is essential for air quality management and protection of human health. The satellite-based AOD datasets have been typically used in many studies for the estimation of particulate… read more here.
Keywords: satellite; estimation; estimation particulate; aerosol optical ... See more keywords
Initial Study of Column-Integrated Aerosol Optical Properties over Birkat al Mouz, Sultanate of Oman
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DOI: 10.1007/s44408-025-00014-0
Abstract: This study aims to provide the first analysis of aerosol optical properties, radiative forcing, and source identification over Birkat al Mouz, Oman, using Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) data from December 2022 to November 2024. We… read more here.
Keywords: optical properties; aerosol optical; aerosol; initial study ... See more keywords
Validation and Analysis of GEMS Aerosol Optical Depth Product Against AERONET over Mainland Southeast Asia
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DOI: 10.1007/s44408-025-00030-0
Abstract: Agricultural biomass burning is a major source of seasonal PM2.5 emissions in Southeast Asia. Monitoring this pollution remains challenging due to its large spatial extent and the fragmented, small-scale nature of emission sources. This study… read more here.
Keywords: optical depth; aerosol optical; aeronet; mainland southeast ... See more keywords
Prediction of aerosol optical depth in West Asia using deterministic models and machine learning algorithms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aeolia.2018.10.002
Abstract: Abstract Because of the lack of ground-based observations in large parts of West Asia, Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) is mainly monitored by using remote sensing techniques. AOD can also be predicted by short term forecasts… read more here.
Keywords: machine learning; west asia; aerosol optical; prediction ... See more keywords
Long-term (1995–2018) aerosol optical depth derived using ground based AERONET and SKYNET measurements from aerosol aged-background sites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apr.2018.10.008
Abstract: Abstract We examined long-term aerosol optical depth (AOD) trends over 53 sites across the globe which comprise 49 sites from the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) and 4 sites from the Sky radiometer Network (SKYNET) during… read more here.
Keywords: aerosol optical; background; background sites; aged background ... See more keywords