Dr. Andrew Heidinger's research at
NOAA is focused primarily on cloud remote sensing using imagers. His
projects include the development of new algorithms for operational
satellites (AVHRR and GOES). In addition, he is involved with projects
developing new remote sensing techniques and radiative transfer models
for advanced sensors (VIIRS and ABI). He is also interested in
satellite calibration and analysis of long term imager data sets.
Dr. Heidinger is stationed at the Cooperative Institute of
Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) at the Space Science and
Engineering Center (SSEC) at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He
received his Ph.D. from Colorado State University in 1998. His Ph.D.
research was focused on using measurements in the A-band of oxygen to
perform nadir sounding of clouds and aerosol. Dr. Heidinger also serves
as an adjunct professor in the AOS department at the University of
Wisconsin
Specifically, his current projects are:
Development of the AVHRR Pathfinder Atmospheres Extended (PATMOS-x) Cloud, Surface and Aerosol Climatology
Improvement of the real-time AVHRR cloud products from POES and METOP
Risk reduction studies for cloud products from NPOESS/VIIRS
Development of cloud remote sensing approaches for the GOES-R ABI
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Andy Heidinger
Dr. Andrew Heidinger's research at
NOAA is focused primarily on cloud remote sensing using imagers. His
projects include the development of new algorithms for operational
satellites (AVHRR and GOES). In addition, he is involved with projects
developing new remote sensing techniques and radiative transfer models
for advanced sensors (VIIRS and ABI). He is also interested in
satellite calibration and analysis of long term imager data sets.