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Maksym Petrenko is a leading figure in satellite aerosol remote sensing, dedicated to improving the accuracy of global aerosol observations. His research focuses on validating satellite-derived aerosol optical depth (AOD) and Ångström exponent, particularly from the Suomi-NPP VIIRS sensor, and on developing novel bias correction techniques. Petrenko’s most influential work, a 2016 study validating VIIRS aerosol products against AERONET ground measurements (87 citations), established critical error estimates for this key operational sensor. He further advanced the field by using neural networks to globally adjust MODIS AOD biases (35 citations), a method that significantly reduces uncertainties in climate forcing calculations. His long-term assessment of MODIS AOD over coastal regions (48 citations) identified persistent bias characteristics and their sources, informing algorithm improvements for these complex environments. Petrenko also contributed to the Maritime Aerosol Network, comparing ship-based measurements with multiple satellite sensors. Through these efforts, he has provided the atmospheric science community with robust validation frameworks and correction tools, directly enhancing the reliability of satellite aerosol data used in climate modeling and air quality studies.
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