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ABSTRACT: rk water bodies, heavily vegetated areas, or high contrast terrain. The retrieval algorithms are tested on simulated data, computed using realistic aerosol and surface reflectance models. Results of retrieval sensitivity studies to aerosol properties and the Sun-view geometry are presented. I. Concern about the impact of aerosols on global climate is creating a resurgence of research interest. This is fueled by a number of issues; most notable is the current effort to define the extent and limits of the greenhouse problem. Many recent papers have attempted to link increased activity to increased aerosol production, resulting in decreased insolation, thus mitigating the anticipated rise in global surface air temperature caused by enhanced concentrations of greenhouse gases (e.g., [ 1 ]-[3]). However, these studies do not provide a clear and concise solution to the problem. The most recent report [4] provides a review of the tropospheric aerosol issue and concludes that direct ae
IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 01/1998; 36:1212-1227. · 2.89 Impact Factor
