Xihua Yang

NSW Department of Planning and Environment, NSW Environment and Heritage, United States Public Health Service

Papers

Total Citations

138

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About

Xihua Yang is a leading researcher in satellite remote sensing, specializing in the retrieval and monitoring of atmospheric aerosols and dust storms using geostationary satellite data. Their major contributions include developing innovative algorithms for the joint retrieval of aerosol optical depth and surface reflectance over land, as well as methods for dust detection and intensity estimation. These works leverage the high-frequency, broad-coverage capabilities of advanced satellite instruments like Himawari-8’s Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) and Indian National Satellite observations. Yang’s research has been highly influential, with their most-cited papers—such as the 2018 study on joint retrieval (52 citations) and the dust detection study (50 citations)—providing critical tools for environmental monitoring and disaster response. Their work on dust storms in the Xinjiang region (33 citations) has been particularly impactful for understanding regional climate and air quality. Notably, Yang’s algorithms enable near-real-time monitoring of aerosol dynamics, supporting applications in climate modeling and public health. Their achievements underscore a commitment to advancing satellite-based Earth observation for societal benefit.