Y. Bennouna
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Y. Bennouna is a leading researcher in atmospheric aerosol science, with a primary focus on the characterization and impacts of African desert dust events. Their work centers on the use of ground-based remote sensing, particularly sun photometers from the AERONET network, to identify, track, and quantify dust episodes. A key contribution is the development of a reliable methodology for inventorying desert dust events over the north-central Iberian Peninsula, using a combination of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and Ångström exponent data, as detailed in their highly cited 2016 study (55 citations). Bennouna has also advanced the understanding of instrumental accuracy, notably by measuring pointing errors and field-of-view effects in Cimel-318 sun photometers, which is critical for the correct retrieval of aerosol properties. Their research further demonstrates the tangible impacts of these events, as shown in a 2011 study (18 citations) that analyzed how an extreme Saharan dust event significantly altered spectral ultraviolet irradiance in southern Spain. Through these contributions, Bennouna has provided essential tools and data for monitoring dust transport and assessing its environmental and climatic effects.
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