Lucila Maria Viola Pozzetti
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Lucila Maria Viola Pozzetti is a pioneering figure in atmospheric aerosol research, with a focus on the vertical profiling of particulate matter in urban environments. Her key research areas include lidar remote sensing, sun-photometer aerosol characterization, and the study of air quality dynamics in megacities. Pozzetti’s major contribution lies in establishing the first backscattering lidar system in Brazil, enabling the first-ever vertical measurements of aerosol backscatter coefficients at 532 nm over São Paulo. Her landmark study, "A Four-Year Lidar–Sun Photometer Aerosol Study at São Paulo, Brazil" (2008), with 8 citations, provided critical insights into aerosol distribution up to 4–6 km altitude, revealing seasonal and anthropogenic influences on local air pollution. This work has been instrumental for climate and health impact assessments in one of the world’s largest urban centers. Pozzetti’s achievements include pioneering lidar technology deployment in South America and advancing the integration of ground-based and remote sensing data for atmospheric science. Her research continues to inform policies on urban air quality and aerosol radiative forcing.
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- 1A Four-Year Lidar–Sun Photometer Aerosol Study at São Paulo, Brazil8 citations · 2008