Aerosol optical depth (AOD) is widely recognized as a critical indicator in understanding
atmospheric physics and regional air quality because of its capability for quantifying aerosol …

This paper provides a review and summary status of the research underway by the NASA
Terra Aqua Suomi-NPP Land Discipline Team to provide continuity of global land data …

Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is closely related to the atmospheric environment
and human life. Satellite-based aerosol optical depth (AOD) products have been widely …

This paper describes the latest version of the algorithm MAIAC used for processing the
MODIS Collection 6 data record. Since initial publication in 2011–2012, MAIAC has …

In evergreen conifers, where the foliage amount changes little with season, accurate
detection of the underlying “photosynthetic phenology” from satellite remote sensing has …

This paper describes the atmospheric correction (AC) component of the Multi-Angle
Implementation of Atmospheric Correction algorithm (MAIAC) which introduces a new way to …

Inhalation of airborne particulate matter (PM) is associated with a variety of adverse health
outcomes. However, the relative toxicity of specific PM types—mixtures of particles of varying …

Aerosol loading has direct and indirect impacts on radiative forcing and climate; additionally,
exposure to high aerosol concentrations has adverse effects on human health. Several …

Anthropogenic aerosols have rapidly increased since the industrial revolution and are
harmful to human health. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data …

Mountainous regions are often considered pristine environments; however they can be
affected by pollutants emitted in more populated and industrialised areas, transported by …