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About
Yasuko Kasai is a atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on satellite-based aerosol retrieval and remote sensing, with particular emphasis on geostationary satellite data products for monitoring atmospheric particulate matter across East Asia and beyond. Kasai's most significant contribution lies in the development and validation of the AHI/Himawari-8 Yonsei Aerosol Retrieval (YAER) algorithm, a sophisticated framework designed to extract aerosol optical depth and related properties from Japan's next-generation Himawari-8 geostationary satellite, which entered operational service in 2015. This foundational work has garnered over 100 citations, reflecting its wide adoption within the atmospheric science community. Building on this foundation, Kasai has contributed to efforts integrating aerosol data products from multiple geostationary platforms, including the Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI) and the Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI), enhancing spatial coverage particularly over bright land surfaces where single-sensor retrievals are limited. These integration studies supported major international field campaigns, including KORUS-AQ (2016) and EMeRGe (2018), demonstrating Kasai's commitment to collaborative, mission-driven science. Collectively, Kasai's work advances our ability to track aerosol pollution with high temporal resolution, providing critical data for air quality monitoring, climate research, and public health applications across the Asia-Pacific region.
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