Reconstruction of historical aerosol optical depth time series over Romania during summertime

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (13) ◽  
pp. 4720-4732 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandru Dumitrescu ◽  
Chris A. Gueymard ◽  
Viorel Badescu
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth

scholarly journals Aerosol optical depth retrievals at the Izaña Atmospheric Observatory from 1941 to 2013 by using artificial neural networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. García ◽  
O. E. García ◽  
E. Cuevas ◽  
V. E. Cachorro ◽  
A. Barreto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Mineral Dust ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Filter Radiometer ◽  
Artificial Neural

Abstract. This paper presents the reconstruction of a 73-year time series of the aerosol optical depth (AOD) at 500 nm at the subtropical high-mountain Izaña Atmospheric Observatory (IZO) located in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). For this purpose, we have combined AOD estimates from artificial neural networks (ANNs) from 1941 to 2001 and AOD measurements directly obtained with a Precision Filter Radiometer (PFR) between 2003 and 2013. The analysis is limited to summer months (July–August–September), when the largest aerosol load is observed at IZO (Saharan mineral dust particles). The ANN AOD time series has been comprehensively validated against coincident AOD measurements performed with a solar spectrometer Mark-I (1984–2009) and AERONET (AErosol RObotic NETwork) CIMEL photometers (2004–2009) at IZO, obtaining a rather good agreement on a daily basis: Pearson coefficient, R, of 0.97 between AERONET and ANN AOD, and 0.93 between Mark-I and ANN AOD estimates. In addition, we have analysed the long-term consistency between ANN AOD time series and long-term meteorological records identifying Saharan mineral dust events at IZO (synoptical observations and local wind records). Both analyses provide consistent results, with correlations  >  85 %. Therefore, we can conclude that the reconstructed AOD time series captures well the AOD variations and dust-laden Saharan air mass outbreaks on short-term and long-term timescales and, thus, it is suitable to be used in climate analysis.

scholarly journals The Aerosol Index and Land Cover Class Based Atmospheric Correction Aerosol Optical Depth Time Series 1982–2014 for the SMAC Algorithm

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmihenna Jääskeläinen ◽  
Terhikki Manninen ◽  
Johanna Tamminen ◽  
Marko Laine
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Land Cover ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Atmospheric Correction ◽  
Land Cover Class ◽  
Cover Class ◽  
Aerosol Index

scholarly journals Retrieval of aerosol optical depth over land based on a time series technique using MSG/SERIVI data

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 4031-4071 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Mei ◽  
Y. Xue ◽  
G. de Leeuw ◽  
T. Holzer-Popp ◽  
J. Guang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Single Scattering ◽  
Asymmetry Factor ◽  
Surface Reflectance ◽  
Deep Blue ◽  
Aerosol Type

Abstract. A novel approach for the joint retrieval of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and surface reflectance, using Meteosat Second Generation – Spinning Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imagers (MSG/SEVIRI) observations in two solar channels, is presented. The retrieval is based on a time series (TS) technique, which makes use of the two visible bands at 0.6 μm and 0.8 μm in three orderly scan times (15 min interval between two scans) to retrieve the AOD over land. Using the radiative transfer equation for plane-parallel atmospheres two coupled differential equations for the upward and downward fluxes are derived. The boundary conditions for the upward and downward fluxes at the top and at the bottom of the atmosphere are used in these equations to provide an analytic solution for the surface reflectance. To derive these fluxes, the aerosol single scattering albedo (SSA) and asymmetry factor are required to provide a solution. These are provided from a set of six pre-defined aerosol types with the SSA and asymmetry factor (g). We assume one aerosol type for a grid of 1° × 1° and the surface reflectance changes little between two consequent scans. A k approximation was used in the inversion to find the best solution of atmospheric properties and surface reflectance. The algorithm makes use of numerical minimisation routines to obtain the optimal solution of atmospheric properties and surface reflectance by selection of the most suitable aerosol type from pre-defined sets. Also, it is assumed that the surface reflectance is little influenced by aerosol scattering at 1.6 μm and therefore the ratio of surface reflectances in the solar band for two consequent scans can be well-approximated by the ratio of the reflectances at 1.6 μm. A further assumption is that the surface reflectance varies only slightly over a period of 30 min. A detailed analysis of the retrieval results show that it is suitable for AOD retrieval over land. Six Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) sites with different surface types were used for detailed analysis and 42 other AERONET sites were used for validation. From 445 collocations representing stable and homogeneous aerosol type, we found that >75% of MSG-retrieved AOD values compared to AERONET observed values with an error envelope of ±0.05 ± 0.15τ and a high correlation (R > 0.86). The AOD datasets derived using the TS method with SEVIRI data was also compared with collocated AOD products derived from the NASA TERRA and AQUA MODIS data using the dark dense vegetation (DDV) method and the Deep Blue algorithms. Using the TS method, AOD could be retrieved for more pixels than with the NASA Deep Blue algorithm. The AOD values derived compare favourably.

scholarly journals Aerosol optical depth retrievals at the Izaña Atmospheric Observatory from 1941 to 2013 by using artificial neural networks

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 9075-9103 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. D. García ◽  
O. E. García ◽  
E. Cuevas ◽  
V. E. Cachorro ◽  
A. Barreto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Time Series ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Mineral Dust ◽  
Dust Particles ◽  
Filter Radiometer ◽  
Artificial Neural

Abstract. This paper presents the reconstruction of the 73 year time series of the aerosol optical depth (AOD) at 500 nm at the subtropical high-mountain Izaña Atmospheric Observatory (IZO) located in Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). For this purpose, we have combined AOD estimates from artificial neural networks (ANNs) from 1941 to 2001 and AOD measurements directly obtained with a Precision Filter Radiometer (PFR) between 2003 and 2013. The analysis is limited to summer months (July–August–September), when the largest aerosol load is observed at IZO (Saharan mineral dust particles). The ANN AOD time series has been comprehensively validated against coincident AOD measurements performed with a solar spectrometer Mark-I (1984–2009) and AERONET (AErosol RObotic NETwork) CIMEL photometers (2004–2009) at IZO, obtaining a rather good agreement on a daily basis: Pearson coefficient, R, of 0.97 between AERONET and ANN AOD, and 0.93 between Mark-I and ANN AOD estimates. In addition, we have analyzed the long-term consistency between ANN AOD time series and long-term meteorological records identifying Saharan mineral dust events at IZO (synoptical observations and local wind records). Both analyses provide consistent results, with correlations larger than 85 %. Therefore, we can conclude the reconstructed AOD time series captures well the AOD variations and dust-laden Saharan air mass outbreaks at short-term and long-term time scales and, thus, it is suitable to be used in climate analysis.

scholarly journals Retrieval of aerosol optical depth over land surfaces from AVHRR data

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 2227-2251 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Mei ◽  
Y. Xue ◽  
A. A. Kokhanovsky ◽  
W. von Hoyningen-Huene ◽  
G. de Leeuw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Surface Reflectance ◽  
Aerosol Retrieval ◽  
Avhrr Data ◽  
Land Surfaces ◽  
Very High

Abstract. The Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) radiance data provide a global, long-term, consistent time series having high spectral and spatial resolution and thus being valuable for the retrieval of surface spectral reflectance, albedo and surface temperature. Long term time series of such data products are necessary for studies addressing climate change, sea ice distribution and movement, and ice sheet coastal configuration. These data have also been used to retrieve aerosol properties over ocean and land surfaces. However, the retrieval of aerosol over land and land surface albedo are challenging because of the information content of the measurement is limited and the inversion of these data products being ill defined. Solving the radiative transfer equations requires additional information and knowledge to reduce the number of unknowns. In this contribution we utilise an empirical linear relationship between the surface reflectances in the AVHRR channels at wavelengths of 3.75 μm and 2.1 μm, which has been identified in Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data. Next, following the MODIS dark target approach, the surface reflectance at 0.64 μm was obtained. The comparison of the estimated surface reflectance at 0.64 μm with MODIS reflectance products (MOD09) shows a strong correlation (R = 0.7835). Once this was established, the MODIS "dark-target" aerosol retrieval method was adapted to Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) data. A simplified Look-Up Table (LUT) method, adopted from Bremen AErosol Retrieval (BAER) algorithm, was used in the retrieval. The Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) values retrieved from AVHRR with this method compare favourably with ground-based measurements, with a correlation coefficient R = 0.861 and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) = 0.17. This method can be easily applied to other satellite instruments which do not have a 2.1 μm channel, such as those currently planned to geostationary satellites.

scholarly journals Retrieval of aerosol optical depth over land surfaces from AVHRR data

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 2411-2420 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. L. Mei ◽  
Y. Xue ◽  
A. A. Kokhanovsky ◽  
W. von Hoyningen-Huene ◽  
G. de Leeuw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Aerosol Retrieval ◽  
Avhrr Data ◽  
Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer ◽  
Land Surfaces

Abstract. The Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) provides a global, long-term, consistent time series of radiance data in several wavebands which are used for the retrieval of surface spectral reflectance, albedo and surface temperature. Long-term time series of such data products are necessary for studies addressing climate change, sea ice distribution and movement, and ice sheet coastal configuration. AVHRR radiances have also been used to retrieve aerosol properties over ocean and land surfaces. However, the retrieval of aerosol over land is challenging because of the limited information content in the data which renders the inversion problem ill defined. Solving the radiative transfer equations requires additional information to reduce the number of unknowns. In this contribution we utilise an empirical linear relationship between the surface reflectances in the AVHRR channels at wavelengths of 3.75 μm and 2.1 μm, which has been identified in the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) data. Following the MODIS dark target approach, this relationship is used to obtain the surface reflectance at 0.64 μm. The comparison of the estimated surface reflectances with MODIS reflectance products (MOD09) shows a strong correlation. Once this was established, the MODIS "dark-target" aerosol retrieval method was adapted to AVHRR data. A simplified look-up table (LUT) method, adopted from the Bremen AErosol Retrieval (BAER) algorithm, was used in the retrieval. The aerosol optical depth (AOD) values retrieved from AVHRR with this method compare favourably with ground-based measurements, with 71.8% of the points located within ±(0.1 + 0.15τ) (τ is the AOD) of the identity line. This method can be easily applied to other satellite instruments which do not have a 2.1 μm channel, such as those currently planned to be used on geostationary satellites.

scholarly journals The Climatology of Australian Aerosol

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 5131-5154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ross M. Mitchell ◽  
Bruce W. Forgan ◽  
Susan K. Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Atmospheric Correction ◽  
Periodic Variation ◽  
Anthropogenic Aerosols ◽  
Austral Spring ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
Intercontinental Transport ◽  
Periodic Components

Abstract. Airborne particles or aerosols have long been recognised for their major contribution to uncertainty in climate change. In addition, aerosol amounts must be known for accurate atmospheric correction of remotely sensed images, and are required to accurately gauge the available solar resource. However, despite great advances in surface networks and satellite retrievals over recent years, long-term continental-scale aerosol data sets are lacking. Here we present an aerosol assessment over Australia based on combined sun photometer measurements from the Bureau of Meteorology Radiation Network and CSIRO/AeroSpan. The measurements are continental in coverage, comprising 22 stations, and generally decadal in timescale, totalling 207 station-years. Monthly climatologies are given at all stations. Spectral decomposition shows that the time series can be represented as a weighted sum of sinusoids with periods of 12, 6 and 4 months, corresponding to the annual cycle and its second and third harmonics. Their relative amplitudes and phase relationships lead to sawtooth-like waveforms sharply rising to an austral spring peak, with a slower decline often including a secondary peak during the summer. The amplitude and phase of these periodic components show significant regional change across the continent. Fits based on this harmonic analysis are used to separate the periodic and episodic components of the aerosol time series. An exploratory classification of the aerosol types is undertaken based on (a) the relative periodic amplitudes of the Ångström exponent and aerosol optical depth, (b) the relative amplitudes of the 6- and 4-month harmonic components of the aerosol optical depth, and (c) the ratio of episodic to periodic variation in aerosol optical depth. It is shown that Australian aerosol can be broadly grouped into three classes: tropical, arid and temperate. Statistically significant decadal trends are found at 4 of the 22 stations. Despite the apparently small associated declining trends in mid-visible aerosol optical depth of between 0.001 and 0.002 per year, these trends are much larger than those projected to occur due to declining emissions of anthropogenic aerosols from the Northern Hemisphere. There is remarkable long-range coherence in the aerosol cycle across the continent, suggesting broadly similar source characteristics, including a possible role for intercontinental transport of biomass burning aerosol.

scholarly journals Stochastic Resonance Observed in Aerosol Optical Depth Time Series

Atmosphere ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Mariarosaria Falanga ◽  
Enza De Lauro ◽  
Salvatore de Martino
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Stochastic Resonance ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Annual Cycle ◽  
Geographic Area ◽  
Resonance Phenomenon ◽  
Local Maxima ◽  
Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer ◽  
Summer Time

We analyzed the aerosol optical depth time series retrieved from daily satellite Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer measurements. The investigated geographic area includes Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. By performing second- and fourth-order statistics analyses, the dynamics can be decomposed into two sources, the main of which is the annual cycle. The residence time distribution is made of local maxima over an exponential behavior. The two successive peaks are located at about 200 and 600 days. This allows us to hypothesize a stochastic resonance phenomenon in the dynamics of aerosol optical depth. The characteristic periodicity of the resonance is on the annual timescale, and the asymmetric double-well potential is provided by two different regimes for the values of the aerosol optical depth in winter and summer time. This means that a simple, although stochastic, differential equation can represent the time evolution of the optical depth, at least concerning its component related to the annual cycle.

scholarly journals Aerosol characterization from active and passive ground measurements and satellite data

2018 ◽  
Vol 176 ◽  
pp. 08014
Author(s):  
Dandocsi Alexandru ◽  
Sapartoc Georgiana ◽  
Preda Liliana ◽  
Stan Cristina ◽  
Radu Cristian
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Aerosol Optical Depth ◽  
Optical Depth ◽  
Satellite Data ◽  
Satellite Observations ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Sun Photometer ◽  
Ground Based Lidar ◽  
One Year ◽  
Aerosol Characterization

One year records of AErosolROboticNEtwork (AERONET) sun photometer measurements were analyzed to investigate the seasonal and daily variations of columnar aerosol optical depth. Some irregularities of this time series are associated with aerosol intrusions. The aerosol layers indicated by these irregularities are identified and characterized using the extensive optical data from coincident CALIPSO satellite observations and ground based LIDAR.

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