MULTI-SENSOR RETRIEVAL OF AEROSOL OPTICAL PROPERTIES FOR NEAR-REAL-TIME APPLICATIONS USING THE METOP SERIES OF SATELLITES: CONCEPT, DETAILED DESCRIPTION, AND FIRST VALIDATION

Multi-Sensor Retrieval of Aerosol Optical Properties for Near-Real-Time Applications Using the Metop Series of Satellites: Concept, Detailed Description, and First Validation

The Polar Multi-Sensor Aerosol product (PMAp) is based on the synergistic use of three instruments from the Metop platform, GOME-2, AVHRR, and IASI.The retrieval algorithm includes three Intimates Set Bottoms major steps: a pre-identification of the aerosol class, a selection of the aerosol model, and a calculation of the Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD

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On the Outer Balcony of the Ivory Tower

This column explores the parallels between contingent (i.e., non-tenure-track) faculty positions in academic departments and contingent librarian positions in academic libraries, examining how issues of job security, professional identity, and institutional dynamics impact professionals across these roles.Drawing on personal experience and existing

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