Retrieval and Validation of Aerosol Optical Properties Using Japanese Next Generation Meteorological Satellite, Himawari-8

Abstract

Using various satellite measurements in UV, visible and IR, diverse algorithms to retrieve aerosol information have been developed and operated to date. Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) onboard the Himawari 8 weather satellite was launched in 2014 and has 16 channels …