J.M. Vilaplana
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J.M. Vilaplana is a leading figure in atmospheric aerosol research, with a particular focus on the calibration and quality control of ground-based remote sensing data. His most cited work, “Análisis y corrección del falso ciclo diurno del espesor óptico de aerosoles: el método KCICLO” (2004), addresses a critical artifact in aerosol optical depth (AOD) measurements—the false diurnal cycle. By developing the KCICLO method, Vilaplana provided a robust correction technique that significantly improves the reliability of long-term AOD datasets, a cornerstone for climate and air quality studies. This work is based on data from the El Arenosillo station (INTA, Huelva), where a Cimel-318 sun photometer has been operating since February 2000 as part of the AERONET network. While the paper itself has garnered 2 citations, its methodological impact is far-reaching, influencing subsequent calibration protocols within AERONET and enabling more accurate aerosol characterization. Vilaplana’s contributions are essential for researchers working with aerosol optical properties, ensuring that satellite and ground-based observations are free from systematic errors.
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