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Post-process correction improves the accuracy of satellite PM2.5 retrievals
Andrea Porcheddu
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
Ville Kolehmainen
Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
Timo Lähivaara
Department of Technical Physics, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
Antti Lipponen
Atmospheric Research Centre of Eastern Finland, Finnish Meteorological Institute, Kuopio, Finland
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This study focuses on improving the accuracy of satellite-based PM2.5 retrieval, crucial for monitoring air quality and its impact on health. It employs machine learning to correct the AOD-to-PM2.5 conversion ratio using various data sources. The approach produces high-resolution PM2.5 estimates with improved accuracy. The method is flexible and can incorporate additional training data from different sources, making it a valuable tool for air quality monitoring and epidemiological studies.
This study focuses on improving the accuracy of satellite-based PM2.5 retrieval, crucial for...
