D. Van der Zande
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D. Van der Zande is a leading expert in aquatic remote sensing, specializing in the development and validation of atmospheric correction algorithms for satellite imagery. Their most significant contribution is the iCOR (Image Correction for atmospheric effects) algorithm, a versatile tool that processes data from sensors like Landsat-8/OLI and Sentinel-2/MSI over complex coastal, inland, and transitional waters. This work, detailed in their highly cited 2018 paper (216 citations), enables accurate retrieval of water-leaving reflectance by minimizing atmospheric interference—a critical step for monitoring water quality and ecosystem health. Van der Zande’s research bridges land and water applications, making iCOR adaptable with minimal effort to hyper- or multi-spectral radiometric sensors. Their impact is evident in the widespread adoption of iCOR by the remote sensing community, facilitating global studies of aquatic environments. By solving a fundamental challenge in satellite data processing, Van der Zande has empowered researchers to track harmful algal blooms, sediment transport, and coastal change with unprecedented precision. Their work stands as a cornerstone for operational water quality monitoring from space.
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