Miguel Potes

About

Miguel Potes is a leading atmospheric scientist specializing in aerosol remote sensing and the long-range transport of atmospheric particles. His research focuses on the characterization of extreme aerosol events, particularly Saharan dust intrusions and wildfire smoke plumes, using a powerful combination of ground-based lidar, sun photometers, and satellite observations. Potes is best known for his detailed analysis of the unprecedented February 2017 Saharan dust outbreak over the Iberian Peninsula, a landmark study that has garnered nearly 100 citations for its comprehensive use of lidar monitoring and evaluation of dust forecast models. His work on the inter-continental transport of wildfire smoke, integrating passive/active remote sensing with particle dispersion modeling, has also been highly influential, cited over 95 times. Potes has further advanced the field through the rigorous validation of satellite products, including ESA Sentinel-2 aerosol optical thickness and columnar water vapor, demonstrating his commitment to improving the accuracy of space-based observations. His contributions are essential for understanding extreme aerosol events and enhancing predictive capabilities.

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1. 1
   Extreme, wintertime Saharan dust intrusion in the Iberian Peninsula: Lidar monitoring and evaluation of dust forecast models during the February 2017 event

   99 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Ground/space, passive/active remote sensing observations coupled with particle dispersion modelling to understand the inter-continental transport of wildfire smoke plumes

   95 citations · 2019
3. 3
   Validation of ESA Sentinel-2 L2A Aerosol Optical Thickness and Columnar Water Vapour during 2017–2018

   32 citations · 2019
4. 4
   February 2017 extreme Saharan dust outbreak in the Iberian Peninsula: from lidar-derived optical properties to evaluation of forecast models

   7 citations · 2018

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