Papers
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Total Citations
260
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About
Xiaoxiong Xiong is a prominent remote sensing scientist whose research spans satellite instrument calibration, aerosol optical depth validation, and lunar irradiance modeling. Working primarily with NASA's flagship Earth observation instruments, Xiong has made foundational contributions to ensuring the radiometric accuracy of sensors including MODIS, SeaWiFS, VIIRS, and SGLI — instruments that form the backbone of global climate and environmental monitoring. Among his most influential contributions is his work validating MODIS aerosol optical depth products over China using CARSNET ground measurements, a study that has accumulated 129 citations and remains a key reference for regional atmospheric studies. Equally significant is his pioneering research on using lunar observations as a cross-calibration technique for SeaWiFS and MODIS, establishing the Moon as a reliable radiometric reference for on-orbit instrument stability monitoring — work cited 67 times. More recently, Xiong has advanced SI-traceable lunar irradiance modeling and contributed to inter-comparison frameworks for next-generation sensors like GCOM-C's SGLI. His sustained efforts in developing rigorous calibration methodologies have directly improved the reliability of satellite data used in climate science, land monitoring, and oceanography worldwide, cementing his reputation as a leader in satellite radiometry.
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- 3Improved Lunar Irradiance Model Using Multiyear MODIS Lunar Observations19 citations · 2020
- 4Cross-Calibration of Terra and Aqua MODIS Using RadCalNet18 citations · 2020
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- 7Suomi-NPP VIIRS unscheduled lunar observations5 citations · 2016
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