Jan Griesfeller
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Jan Griesfeller is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on the global characterization of aerosols and their radiative effects. His primary contributions lie in the evaluation and validation of aerosol optical properties using a multi-platform approach, combining satellite observations, ground-based networks, and global model simulations. He is a key contributor to the AeroCom (Aerosol Comparisons between Observations and Models) initiative, where his work on the Phase III Control experiment (2020, 9 citations) provided a critical multi-model assessment of how well 14 global models reproduce observed aerosol optical depth, fine-mode fraction, and absorption, using data from AERONET, MODIS, AATSR, and GAW surface sites. This work is foundational for improving climate model representations of aerosol direct radiative forcing. Griesfeller also leads efforts in creating long-term, consistent satellite aerosol data records, notably the 24-year (1995–2022) ATSR-SLSTR series (2025, 4 citations), which provides a unique dual-view, high-resolution global dataset of total and fine-mode aerosol optical depth, essential for studying both natural and anthropogenic aerosol trends. His work bridges the gap between satellite remote sensing, in-situ observations, and global modeling, making him a central figure in advancing our understanding of aerosol-climate interactions.
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