Remote Sensing of Aerosol Optical Properties Using Multiangular Satellite Observations

Multiangular satellite observations, such as those obtained by the POLDER and MISR instruments, provide a significant increase in information on aerosol scattering properties at each wavelength, when compared with standard observations. We have analysed data from these instruments using a variety of techniques, including radiative perturbation theory, in order to extract key information on the phase function and optical thickness of aerosols over oceans. Extension to aerosols over land are planned, and will be discussed.