M. Herreras

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M. Herreras is a leading researcher in atmospheric aerosol science, with a primary focus on the development and validation of advanced remote sensing techniques. Their most significant contribution is the validation of the GRASP (Generalized Retrieval of Aerosol and Surface Properties) algorithm using data from the POLDER/PARASOL mission, a landmark study that has garnered over 227 citations. This work conclusively demonstrated the power of multi-angular spectral polarimetry for comprehensive aerosol property retrieval, establishing a new standard for satellite-based aerosol monitoring. Herreras has also advanced the field by developing methods to evaluate aerosol extinction profiles, using aerosol optical depth differences between altitudes to improve vertical distribution accuracy. Their comparative analysis of methodologies for identifying high atmospheric turbidity episodes further showcases their expertise in operational aerosol characterization. With a total citation count exceeding 300, Herreras’s research is instrumental in shaping current and future space polarimeter missions, providing the foundational validation needed to turn theoretical polarimetric potential into practical, global-scale aerosol monitoring capabilities.

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1. 1
   Validation of GRASP algorithm product from POLDER/PARASOL data and assessment of multi-angular polarimetry potential for aerosol monitoring

   227 citations · 2020
2. 2
   Evaluation of retrieved aerosol extinction profiles using as reference the aerosol optical depth differences between various heights

   56 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Validation of GRASP algorithm product from POLDER/PARASOL dataand assessment of multi-angular polarimetry potential for aerosolmonitoring

   15 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Comparison of three different methodologies for the identification of high atmospheric turbidity episodes

   14 citations · 2020

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