Aerosol retrieval over land from satellite remotely sensed data remains internationally a difficult task.By using MODIS data,the Dark Dense Vegetation(DDV)algorithm aerosol distribution and properties retrieval over l...Aerosol retrieval over land from satellite remotely sensed data remains internationally a difficult task.By using MODIS data,the Dark Dense Vegetation(DDV)algorithm aerosol distribution and properties retrieval over land has shown excellent competence.However,this algorithm is re-stricted to lower surface reflectance such as water bodies and dense vegetation,which limits its actual application,and is unable to be used for high reflective surface such as over urban areas.In this paper,we introduce a new aerosol retrieval model by exploiting the Synergy of TERRA and AQUA MODIS data(SYNTAM),which can be used for various ground surfaces,including for high reflective surface.Preliminary validations have been carried out by comparing with AERONET measured data,which shows good accuracy and promising potential.Further research work is undergoing.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.40471091)the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(Grant No.2002BA904B07-2).
文摘Aerosol retrieval over land from satellite remotely sensed data remains internationally a difficult task.By using MODIS data,the Dark Dense Vegetation(DDV)algorithm aerosol distribution and properties retrieval over land has shown excellent competence.However,this algorithm is re-stricted to lower surface reflectance such as water bodies and dense vegetation,which limits its actual application,and is unable to be used for high reflective surface such as over urban areas.In this paper,we introduce a new aerosol retrieval model by exploiting the Synergy of TERRA and AQUA MODIS data(SYNTAM),which can be used for various ground surfaces,including for high reflective surface.Preliminary validations have been carried out by comparing with AERONET measured data,which shows good accuracy and promising potential.Further research work is undergoing.
