Makiko Nakata
Papers
9
Total Citations
199
H-Index
6
About
Makiko Nakata is an atmospheric scientist whose research centers on aerosol remote sensing, air quality monitoring, and the complex interactions between aerosols and terrain. Her most impactful work stems from her involvement with the AERONET program and the DRAGON field campaigns, where she has contributed to validating and improving satellite-based aerosol optical thickness (AOT) and Ångström exponent (AE) retrievals. Her 2018 overview of mesoscale aerosol processes from DRAGON networks has garnered over 100 citations, underscoring its importance in advancing the understanding of aerosol spatial variability. Nakata has also pioneered studies on wildfire smoke characterization using GCOM-C/SGLI satellite data and has examined how mountainous terrain influences aerosol distribution, as demonstrated in her 2021 J-ALPS study. Her work on urban aerosol dynamics in Osaka and other Asian megacities has provided critical insights into the interplay between local pollutants and long-range transported Asian dust. With a career spanning validation studies, field experiments, and modeling, Nakata’s research is essential for improving satellite aerosol products and understanding regional air quality, making her a key figure in aerosol science.
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Top Papers
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- 2Validation and empirical correction of MODIS AOT and AE over ocean33 citations · 2013
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- 4Spatial and Temporal Variations of Atmospheric Aerosol in Osaka14 citations · 2013
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- 7Air quality monitoring in Mega city5 citations · 2014
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