Analysis of satellite-based aerosol optical thickness over China in 2013

F. Meng; C. Y. Cao; X. Shao

doi:10.1117/12.2068439

8 November 2014 Analysis of satellite-based aerosol optical thickness over China in 2013

F. Meng, C. Y. Cao, X. Shao

Proceedings Volume 9259, Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Clouds, and Precipitation V; 92590W (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2068439
Event: SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing, 2014, Beijing, China

Abstract

The spatial and temporal variations in regional aerosol optical thickness (AOT) over China during 2013 were investigated in this study using Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) aerosol intermediate product (IP) data obtained from the NOAA CLASS. It is found that high level AOT in China mainly occurs in the spring and summer. The study compared the aerosols in the economically developed eastern China to those in the western region; urban areas versus rural areas; inland versus coastal cities. Further investigation was also performed to validate VIIRS derived AOT data and aerosol type with in situ ground measurements.

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F. Meng, C. Y. Cao, and X. Shao "Analysis of satellite-based aerosol optical thickness over China in 2013", Proc. SPIE 9259, Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Clouds, and Precipitation V, 92590W (8 November 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2068439

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