Tomohiro Nagai
Meteorological Research Institute, Japan Meteorological Agency
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2
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273
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About
Tomohiro Nagai is a leading figure in atmospheric science, whose research focuses on the remote sensing of aerosols and their profound impact on global climate. His most influential work, a 2014 study on total volcanic stratospheric aerosol optical depths, has garnered 223 citations for its critical role in quantifying the cooling effect of small-magnitude volcanic eruptions. This research directly addressed the post-2000 slowdown in global warming, demonstrating that even minor volcanic events can substantially perturb the climate system. Nagai’s contributions extend to advancing measurement techniques, as shown in his highly cited 2014 paper on ceilometer calibration for retrieving aerosol optical properties. By refining how ground-based instruments capture aerosol data, he has improved the accuracy of atmospheric models used to assess radiative forcing. His work bridges the gap between satellite observations and ground-based validation, providing essential tools for understanding how natural and anthropogenic aerosols influence temperature and weather patterns. Nagai’s research is indispensable for climate scientists and students alike, offering both foundational insights into volcanic climate effects and practical methodologies for aerosol monitoring.
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- 2Ceilometer calibration for retrieval of aerosol optical properties50 citations · 2014