Table 2 Data sources and their key characteristics.
Data Source | Spatial Resolution | Temporal Resolution | Key Parameters | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MODIS AOD | 10 km Ă— 10 km | Near-daily | Aerosol Optical Depth | MOD04_L2 Product |
CALIPSO | Vertical profiles (~ 30 m vertical resolution) | Varies (dependent on satellite overpass) | Aerosol backscatter coefficients | CALIPSO Project |
MERRA-2 | 0.5° × 0.625° | Hourly to Monthly | Wind speed, pressure, humidity | MERRA-2 Data |