Gunjan Rastogi
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Dr. Gunjan Rastogi is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on satellite-based aerosol remote sensing and air quality monitoring over the Indian subcontinent. Her most significant contribution lies in pioneering the operational retrieval of aerosol optical depth (AOD) from geostationary satellite data, specifically using the INSAT-3D Imager. This breakthrough, detailed in her highly cited 2014 paper (7 citations), marked the first time AOD was operationally derived over India and the surrounding Indian Ocean from a geostationary platform. By developing a single visible channel algorithm based on clear sky composites, Dr. Rastogi enabled real-time, high-temporal-resolution monitoring of atmospheric aerosols—a critical advancement for tracking pollution transport, studying monsoon dynamics, and assessing climate impacts. Her work bridges a crucial gap in regional aerosol observations, providing vital data for environmental and health studies. Dr. Rastogi’s research continues to shape how scientists and policymakers understand and respond to air quality challenges across one of the world’s most populated and polluted regions.
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