Kevin S. Repasky
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About
Kevin S. Repasky is an atmospheric physicist whose research centers on the remote sensing of aerosols and their climatic impacts. His work is distinguished by the development and deployment of advanced lidar systems to characterize aerosol optical properties in real-world environments. Repasky’s major contributions include pioneering coordinated observational campaigns that integrate multiple instruments—such as two-color lidars, water vapor DIALs, solar radiometers, and ground-based nephelometers—to capture the complex behavior of aerosols over diurnal cycles. In a landmark case study over Bozeman, Montana, he demonstrated how to distinguish between background polluted rural aerosols and well-aged biomass-burning plumes, providing critical data on the aerosol direct effect. His most cited papers (each with 6 citations) are foundational for understanding how continental and smoke aerosols alter radiative forcing. Repasky’s work is notable for its methodological rigor: by combining active and passive sensors, he has advanced the ability to monitor aerosol sources and transport with high temporal resolution. His research directly supports efforts to reduce uncertainties in climate models, making him a key figure in observational aerosol science.
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