M. Sorokin
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M. Sorokin has pioneered transformative techniques in atmospheric remote sensing, with a primary focus on nocturnal aerosol monitoring. Their most influential work, "Nocturnal Aerosol Optical Depth Measurements with a Small-Aperture Automated Photometer Using the Moon as a Light Source" (2011, 81 citations), introduced a groundbreaking method that repurposes lunar irradiance for nighttime aerosol optical depth (AOD) measurements using compact, automated photometers. By leveraging the U.S. Geological Survey’s lunar calibration system, Sorokin enabled high-precision exoatmospheric measurements during darkness—a critical advancement for understanding aerosol dynamics that persist after sunset. This innovation filled a significant gap in atmospheric science, as traditional sun photometers are limited to daylight hours, and has been widely adopted for 24/7 aerosol monitoring networks. Sorokin’s work directly supports climate modeling, air quality studies, and satellite validation by providing continuous, reliable data. With 81 citations on this seminal paper alone, their contributions have reshaped how researchers capture aerosol behavior across the full diurnal cycle, establishing Sorokin as a key figure in expanding the temporal reach of atmospheric optics.
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