Pedro Miguel Romero Campos

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Pedro Miguel Romero Campos is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research centers on aerosol optical depth (AOD) measurements, long-term climate data reconstruction, and radiometric calibration. His most impactful work involves the rigorous comparison of AOD data from Global Atmosphere Watch precision-filter radiometers (GAW-PFR) and AERONET-Cimel radiometers, using over 70,000 synchronous one-minute measurements spanning a decade (2005–2015). This study, published in 2019 and cited 66 times, established critical traceability between world reference AOD standards and operational networks, directly improving the accuracy of global aerosol monitoring. In a pioneering contribution, Campos applied artificial neural networks to reconstruct a 73-year AOD time series (1941–2013) at the Izaña Atmospheric Observatory in Tenerife, a high-mountain site crucial for climate research. This work, cited 32 times, provides one of the longest continuous AOD records, enabling better understanding of volcanic and anthropogenic aerosol trends. His achievements underscore his role in advancing atmospheric optics and data-driven climate analysis, making him a key figure in aerosol science and environmental monitoring.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Aerosol optical depth comparison between GAW-PFR and AERONET-Cimel radiometers from long-term (2005–2015) 1 min synchronous measurements

   66 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Aerosol optical depth retrievals at the Izaña Atmospheric Observatory from 1941 to 2013 by using artificial neural networks

   32 citations · 2016
3. 3
   Aerosol Optical Depth comparison between GAW-PFR and AERONET-Cimel radiometers from long term (2005–2015) 1-minute synchronous measurements

   8 citations · 2018
4. 4
   Aerosol optical depth retrievals at the Izaña Atmospheric Observatory from 1941 to 2013 by using artificial neural networks

   2 citations · 2015

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