Akihiro Yamazaki

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Dr. Akihiro Yamazaki is a leading figure in atmospheric aerosol research, with a particular focus on advancing observational techniques to capture aerosol properties around the clock. His major contributions lie in the calibration and innovative application of remote sensing instruments. Notably, his work on ceilometer calibration (2014, 50 citations) has been foundational for the accurate retrieval of aerosol optical properties from ground-based lidars. Dr. Yamazaki’s most distinctive achievement is pioneering the use of the moon as a light source for nocturnal measurements. By modifying the sky radiometer POM-02, he enabled the estimation of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and precipitable water vapor (PWV) during nighttime (2019, 20 citations), directly addressing a critical gap in atmospheric datasets that were historically limited to daytime. This breakthrough allows for a more complete understanding of aerosol lifecycle and transport. With his work bridging the day-night divide, Dr. Yamazaki’s research is essential for improving climate models and air quality monitoring, demonstrating that the sun is no longer the only reliable light for atmospheric optics.

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1. 1
   Ceilometer calibration for retrieval of aerosol optical properties

   50 citations · 2014
2. 2
   Nocturnal aerosol optical depth measurements with modified sky radiometer POM-02 using the moon as a light source

   20 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Nocturnal aerosol optical depth measurements with modified skyradiometer POM-02 using the moon as a light source

   4 citations · 2019

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