Zhongting Wang
Ministry of Ecology and Environment, Satellite Environment Center
Papers
4
Total Citations
33
H-Index
4
About
Zhongting Wang is a leading figure in satellite-based aerosol remote sensing, with a career dedicated to advancing atmospheric monitoring over complex land surfaces. His primary research focuses on developing and refining algorithms to retrieve aerosol optical depth (AOD) from Chinese satellite sensors, including HJ-1, GF-1, and multi-angle polarimeters. Wang’s major contributions lie in adapting global retrieval methods—such as the Deep Blue algorithm and blue/red correlation techniques—for the unique atmospheric and surface conditions of East China, particularly over bright urban surfaces like Beijing where traditional dark-target methods fail. His work on evaluating and improving model-simulated aerosol vertical profiles using CALIPSO lidar data has been instrumental in bridging the gap between satellite observations and ground-level air quality estimates. With his most-cited paper (11 citations) pioneering the use of multi-angle polarized measurements for aerosol size distribution, Wang has established a strong foundation for Chinese satellite aerosol science. His research directly supports environmental monitoring and public health assessments, making him a key contributor to the global effort to understand aerosol impacts on climate and air quality.
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- 2HJ-1 terrestrial aerosol data retrieval using deep blue algorithm8 citations · 2012
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