Richard Gould

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Richard Gould is a leading figure in satellite ocean color science, specializing in atmospheric correction and the retrieval of bio-optical properties from coastal and open waters. His research focuses on how aerosol model selection critically impacts the accuracy of water-leaving radiance retrievals, a foundational step for deriving essential ocean health metrics like chlorophyll concentration and absorption coefficients. His most cited work, "Impact of Aerosol Model Selection on Water-Leaving Radiance Retrievals from Satellite Ocean Color Imagery" (2012, 15 citations), systematically quantifies the uncertainties introduced by different aerosol assumptions, providing a vital framework for improving satellite-based ocean monitoring. Gould also contributed to the validation of the Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI), the first geostationary ocean color sensor, in his 2015 study comparing GOCI-derived normalized water-leaving radiance products. This work highlighted the unprecedented temporal resolution GOCI offers for observing dynamic coastal processes around the Korean Peninsula. By advancing our understanding of atmospheric correction uncertainties and pioneering the use of geostationary ocean color data, Gould’s research directly supports more reliable satellite observations of marine ecosystems, benefiting climate science, fisheries management, and coastal environmental monitoring.