Emma Woolliams
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About
Dr. Emma Woolliams is a leading figure in satellite radiometric calibration, with her work centering on the use of the Moon as a stable, exoatmospheric light source for Earth observation sensors. Her major contribution is the development of the **Lunar Irradiance Model of the European Space Agency (LIME)** , a groundbreaking tool designed to ensure the long-term stability and interoperability of climate data records. By modeling the Moon’s photometric properties, LIME enables absolute radiometric calibration of satellite sensors, a critical step for generating accurate global climate forecasts. Dr. Woolliams also spearheaded the first multi-instrument nocturnal intercomparison campaign at the Izaña Observatory, evaluating nighttime aerosol optical depth measurements and lunar irradiance models—a study that has garnered 56 citations. Her work directly addresses the challenge of creating consistent, decades-long climate records by providing a reliable calibration standard. Through LIME and her leadership in field campaigns, Dr. Woolliams has established herself as a key architect of the metrological infrastructure underpinning modern Earth observation, ensuring that satellite data remain trustworthy for generations of climate scientists.
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- 2LIME: the Lunar Irradiance Model of the European Space Agency8 citations · 2021
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