Aliaksei Makarau

Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)

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Aliaksei Makarau is a leading figure in the development and application of spaceborne hyperspectral imaging, with a core focus on atmospheric correction and sensor calibration. His most influential work centers on the DESIS (DLR Earth Sensing Imaging Spectrometer) instrument, a cutting-edge hyperspectral sensor installed on the International Space Station. As a key contributor to this project, Makarau helped bring a new, high-quality data source to the global remote sensing community, enabling advanced environmental monitoring from orbit. His research on the Atmospheric Pre-corrected Differential Absorption (APDA) algorithm for water vapor retrieval has been critical for the accurate atmospheric correction of Sentinel-2 imagery, a cornerstone of modern Earth observation. With over 42 citations for his foundational DESIS paper alone, his work directly impacts the quality of surface reflectance products used by thousands of researchers worldwide. By bridging the gap between sensor engineering and operational data processing, Makarau’s contributions ensure that hyperspectral data from space is both reliable and scientifically actionable, solidifying his reputation as a vital architect of modern Earth observation systems.