Nando Foppa

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Nando Foppa is a leading figure in satellite remote sensing of atmospheric aerosols, with a particular focus on the retrieval of aerosol optical depth (AOD) over land. His pioneering work harnesses the unique capabilities of geostationary satellites, such as Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) and its SEVIRI instrument, to overcome the traditional challenge of monitoring aerosols over bright and heterogeneous land surfaces. Foppa’s key contribution is the development of multi-temporal algorithms that analyze time series of satellite images to distinguish aerosol signals from surface reflectance, enabling continuous, high-temporal-resolution AOD monitoring. His most-cited paper (2007), with 62 citations, demonstrates the accuracy of this approach by validating SEVIRI-derived AOD against ground-based AERONET measurements over central Europe. This work laid the foundation for operational aerosol monitoring from geostationary orbit, providing critical data for climate studies and air quality assessments. Foppa’s research has significantly advanced our ability to track daily and seasonal aerosol trends, bridging a crucial gap in satellite-based Earth observation.

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1. 1
   Remote sensing of aerosol optical depth over central Europe from MSG‐SEVIRI data and accuracy assessment with ground‐based AERONET measurements

   62 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Aerosol Optical Depth Retrieval over Land Using MeteoSat-8 SEVIRI Data

   3 citations · 2006

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