Hiroto HIGA
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About
Hiroto Higa is a leading researcher in satellite ocean color remote sensing, with a focus on the calibration, validation, and cross-mission consistency of aquatic reflectance data. His work is critical to ensuring the reliability of global water quality monitoring from space. Dr. Higa’s major contributions include developing methods for spectral band-shifting of remote-sensing reflectance products, which enables accurate comparisons between different satellite sensors and between satellite and in-situ measurements. He has also conducted long-term evaluations of the GCOM-C/SGLI sensor, assessing the stability and accuracy of its reflectance and water quality products over six years of operation. His research further addresses the challenge of atmospheric correction errors in coastal waters, identifying regions where negative water-leaving radiance values occur and characterizing their optical properties. With over 20 citations across his most influential papers, Dr. Higa’s work directly supports the operational use of satellite data for climate and environmental monitoring. Notably, his studies on SGLI’s unique 380 nm band and AERONET-OC validation sites provide essential insights for improving ocean color algorithms in optically complex coastal zones.
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