Weiling Wu

Chinese Academy for Environmental Planning

Papers

Total Citations

128

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About

Dr. Weiling Wu is a leading figure in satellite-based aerosol remote sensing, with a focused expertise in advancing atmospheric aerosol retrieval algorithms and validating their accuracy over complex terrains. Her most impactful work centers on the Himawari-8 geostationary satellite, where she has made critical contributions to improving the quality and reliability of aerosol optical depth (AOD) measurements. Her landmark 2018 study, "Validation of Himawari-8 aerosol optical depth retrievals over China," has garnered over 107 citations, establishing a foundational benchmark for assessing satellite aerosol products across diverse Chinese landscapes. Complementing this, her development of a "simplified aerosol retrieval algorithm for Himawari-8 Advanced Himawari Imager over Beijing" (21 citations) demonstrates her ability to create efficient, targeted solutions for urban aerosol monitoring. Dr. Wu’s work is instrumental in bridging the gap between satellite observations and ground-based validation, directly supporting air quality research and climate modeling. Her rigorous validation frameworks and algorithm simplifications have become essential tools for the atmospheric science community, enabling more accurate tracking of pollution and aerosol transport in East Asia.