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Hans Grob is a leading figure in atmospheric aerosol remote sensing, with a primary focus on advancing ground-based instrumentation for the retrieval of aerosol microphysical and optical properties. His most significant contribution is the development of the SSARA (Sun–sky automatic radiometer) into a polarimetric system, as detailed in his highly influential 2020 paper, "The polarized Sun and sky radiometer SSARA: design, calibration, and application for ground-based aerosol remote sensing." This work demonstrated how integrating polarimetry with classical photometry dramatically enhances the information content of sky radiance measurements, enabling more accurate characterization of aerosol particle shape, size, and composition. By designing, calibrating, and validating this novel instrument, Grob provided the research community with a powerful tool for improving aerosol climate forcing estimates and air quality monitoring. His work has garnered significant attention, with the paper accumulating over 50 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. Grob’s achievement lies in bridging a critical gap in observational capability, offering a practical, field-deployable solution that pushes the boundaries of what can be inferred from ground-based remote sensing of atmospheric particles.
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