Stefan Adriaensen

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Stefan Adriaensen is a leading expert in Earth observation radiometry, specializing in atmospheric correction and lunar calibration for satellite sensors. His most impactful contribution is the development of the iCOR algorithm, a versatile atmospheric correction tool validated for Landsat-8/OLI and Sentinel-2/MSI data over coastal and inland waters. This work, published in 2018 and cited over 216 times, enables accurate image correction across hyper- and multi-spectral sensors, supporting critical environmental monitoring. Adriaensen has also pioneered the Lunar Irradiance Model of ESA (LIME), a novel tool for absolute radiometric calibration using the Moon as a stable photometric reference. Through multiple publications (2021–2024), LIME addresses the challenge of long-term sensor stability and interoperability, essential for climate records. His research bridges atmospheric physics and space-based calibration, directly enhancing the reliability of global Earth observation data. Adriaensen’s work is foundational for students and researchers in remote sensing, offering practical solutions for accurate satellite data analysis and climate monitoring.

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1. 1
   Atmospheric correction of Landsat-8/OLI and Sentinel-2/MSI data using iCOR algorithm: validation for coastal and inland waters

   216 citations · 2018
2. 2
   LIME: the Lunar Irradiance Model of the European Space Agency

   8 citations · 2021
3. 3
   LIME: Lunar Irradiance Model of ESA, a new tool for absolute radiometric calibration using the Moon

   8 citations · 2024
4. 4
   LIME: Lunar Irradiance Model of ESA, a new tool for the absolute radiometric calibration using the Moon

   2 citations · 2023

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