Woogyung Kim
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About
Woogyung Kim is a leading figure in satellite aerosol remote sensing, whose work has been instrumental in building the long-term, consistent climate data records needed to understand atmospheric particles and their impact on air quality and climate. His research focuses on the development, validation, and extension of the Deep Blue aerosol algorithm, a cornerstone technique for retrieving aerosol properties over bright land surfaces. Kim’s major contributions include successfully transitioning the Earth Observing System (EOS) aerosol record from MODIS to the newer VIIRS instrument, ensuring data continuity for climate studies. His highly cited 2019 papers on VIIRS Deep Blue products and their validation (with 279 and 278 citations, respectively) are foundational references for the satellite aerosol community. He also pioneered the Yonsei Aerosol Retrieval (YAER) algorithm for the geostationary GOCI sensor, enabling hourly monitoring of aerosol transport, and developed optimal estimation techniques for the upcoming GEMS mission. Through extensive validation campaigns like DRAGON-NE Asia, Kim has demonstrated the robustness of his algorithms, cementing his reputation as a key architect of the modern global aerosol data record.
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