Inter-Comparison and Synergy Between the Two Long-Term Global Aerosol Products Derived from AVHRR and TOMS

Eighteen years of satellite-based monthly aerosol products have been derived from the advanced very high resolution radiometer (AVHRR) and total ozone mapping experiment spectrometer (TOMS) sensors. The two products differ in many regards rendering a great potential for developing an integrated product for climate studies. Presented here are some preliminary results of inter-comparison and synergy analyses.

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