S. Rapsomanikis
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S. Rapsomanikis is a prominent atmospheric scientist whose research centers on aerosol microphysics and optical properties, with a particular focus on Southern European urban environments. Their work is instrumental in understanding how aerosols influence climate and air quality through ground-based and airborne measurements. A key contribution is their leadership in the SCOUT‐O₃ campaign in Thessaloniki, Greece, where they pioneered the synergy of Raman lidar and Sun photometer data to estimate microphysical aerosol properties—a methodological advancement that has garnered 25 citations. This work provided critical insights into the vertical distribution and composition of aerosols in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. Additionally, Rapsomanikis has advanced knowledge of urban aerosol optical properties by deriving aerosol optical depths and single scattering albedos from in situ aircraft measurements, comparing them with AERONET Sun photometer data to validate satellite retrievals. Their research, though highly specialized, has been foundational for improving aerosol models in Mediterranean climates, directly supporting climate change assessments and air quality management. With a career dedicated to bridging experimental campaigns and remote sensing, Rapsomanikis remains a key figure in European aerosol science.
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- 2Optical properties of aerosol over a South European urban environment5 citations · 2011