Tomoyuki Nomaki

Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan

Papers

Total Citations

206

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About

Tomoyuki Nomaki is a leading figure in satellite-based aerosol remote sensing, whose work has fundamentally advanced how we observe atmospheric particles from space. His primary research focuses on developing unified retrieval algorithms for aerosol properties—including aerosol optical thickness, single-scattering albedo, and the Ångström exponent—across multiple imaging satellite sensors. Nomaki’s most impactful contribution, the "Common Retrieval of Aerosol Properties for Imaging Satellite Sensors" (2018, 206 citations), introduced an innovative algorithm that automatically selects optimal spectral channels for aerosol retrieval over both land and ocean. This breakthrough enables consistent, high-quality aerosol monitoring from diverse satellite platforms, a critical capability for climate modeling and air quality studies. By harmonizing data across sensors, his work has significantly improved the accuracy and comparability of global aerosol observations. Nomaki’s achievements are widely recognized in the atmospheric science community, and his algorithm has become a benchmark for satellite aerosol retrievals. For students and researchers, his research exemplifies how methodological innovation can solve complex, cross-disciplinary challenges in Earth observation.