Yoshitaka Jin
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2
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55
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About
Dr. Yoshitaka Jin is a leading figure in atmospheric remote sensing, whose work is central to our understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions and their impact on climate. His primary research focuses on the development of sophisticated algorithms and calibration techniques for lidar systems, both ground-based and spaceborne. Dr. Jin’s major contribution is the creation of the core algorithms for the EarthCARE satellite mission’s ATLID (Atmospheric Lidar) Level 2 aerosol products. This groundbreaking work, detailed in his 2024 paper, provides the scientific community with critical data layers, including feature masks that distinguish aerosols, clouds, and clear skies. His foundational 2014 paper on ceilometer calibration, which has garnered 50 citations, established a standard method for retrieving aerosol optical properties from ground-based instruments. By bridging the gap between ground-based validation and space-based global observation, Dr. Jin’s research is instrumental in refining climate models and improving our predictive capabilities regarding atmospheric particulate matter.
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- 1Ceilometer calibration for retrieval of aerosol optical properties50 citations · 2014
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