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About
Tatyana Lapyonok is a leading figure in aerosol remote sensing, whose work has fundamentally advanced how we retrieve aerosol properties from space and ground-based observations. Her core research focuses on the development and validation of the Generalized Retrieval of Atmosphere and Surface Properties (GRASP) algorithm, a powerful framework for interpreting multi-angular polarimetric data. Lapyonok’s major contributions include pioneering methods to account for particle non-sphericity, such as her highly cited 2002 work on light scattering by spheroids (489 citations), which is essential for accurately modeling dust aerosols. She has been instrumental in validating GRASP against satellite data from POLDER/PARASOL (227 citations) and OLCI/Sentinel-3A, demonstrating the immense potential of multi-angular polarimetry for comprehensive aerosol monitoring. Her work also extends to ground-based radiometer configurations and the statistical evaluation of retrieval algorithms, including innovative laboratory experiments. With over 900 total citations, Lapyonok’s research provides the critical methodological foundation for current and future space polarimeters, enabling more accurate climate and air quality studies.
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- 1Non‐spherical aerosol retrieval method employing light scattering by spheroids489 citations · 2002
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- 4Is the near-spherical shape the “new black” for smoke?48 citations · 2020
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