C. Devaux
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C. Devaux is a distinguished atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on aerosol optical properties and their climatic implications, with particular expertise in polarimetric measurements of atmospheric particles. His most significant contribution comes from pioneering work on the polarising properties of aerosols in the north-eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, conducted during the pivotal ACE-2 (Aerosol Characterization Experiment) campaign in 1997. Devaux deployed innovative ground-based instrumentation, including the LOA prototype RefPol, to measure the polarisation state of the atmosphere at multiple wavelengths (445, 665, 870, and 1610 nm) from Tenerife. This foundational study, published in 2000, provided critical insights into how aerosols modify the polarisation of sunlight—a key parameter for improving satellite retrievals and understanding aerosol radiative forcing. While his citation count (5) reflects the specialised nature of early polarimetric aerosol research, Devaux’s work laid essential groundwork for modern aerosol remote sensing techniques. His contributions to the ACE-2 campaign remain a reference point for studies linking ground-based polarimetric measurements to satellite observations, demonstrating the enduring value of careful experimental characterisation in advancing atmospheric science.
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