B. de la Morena
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About
Dr. B. de la Morena is a pioneering figure in both astrophysical transient detection and atmospheric aerosol science. As the principal architect of the Burst Observer and Optical Transient Exploring System (BOOTES), she established a groundbreaking robotic, stereoscopic ground-support facility for ESA’s INTEGRAL satellite. This system, which deploys wide-field cameras separated by 240 km, was designed to autonomously capture the optical afterglows of gamma-ray bursts, a contribution that has garnered over 66 citations and laid foundational infrastructure for real-time multi-messenger astronomy. In parallel, Dr. de la Morena has made significant contributions to Earth sciences. She has been instrumental in operating the AERONET Cimel-318 sun photometer at El Arenosillo (INTA, Huelva) since 2000, generating a critical long-term dataset for aerosol optical depth. Her methodological work includes the development of the KCICLO algorithm to correct spurious diurnal cycles in aerosol data, directly improving the accuracy of climate and air quality models. By bridging high-energy astrophysics with atmospheric remote sensing, Dr. de la Morena demonstrates a rare versatility, advancing our understanding of both the cosmos and our planet’s atmosphere.
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- 1The Burst Observer and Optical Transient Exploring System (BOOTES)66 citations · 1999
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