Earth Observation (EO) Research
Building high‑resolution remote sensing instruments and radiative transfer models to advance atmospheric science, climate diagnostics, and satellite mission success.
12+
Instrument prototypes & lab builds
25+
Radiative transfer simulations
40+
Peer‑reviewed outputs & talks
10+
Mission collaborations
About
I’m Naif Alsalem, PhD—Space & Atmospheric Physics researcher specializing in high‑resolution remote sensing instrumentation, radiative transfer modeling, and satellite mission analysis. My work integrates physics‑based models, retrieval algorithms, and sensor design to deliver actionable insights for climate monitoring and atmospheric composition.
Research & Projects
High‑Resolution Instrument Design
Optical design, calibration, and validation of hyperspectral sensors for atmospheric trace‑gas retrievals and climate diagnostics.
Radiative Transfer Modeling
Physics‑based forward models and retrieval pipelines to quantify aerosol, cloud, and greenhouse‑gas dynamics.
Open‑Source Mission Analytics
Community tools for sensor performance, uncertainty quantification, and reproducible atmospheric science.
Publications & Engagement
Selected Publications
Recent journal articles and conference papers on atmospheric retrievals, sensor design, and climate applications.
• Hyperspectral radiative transfer models for trace‑gas retrievals
• Instrument calibration for airborne and satellite platforms
• Uncertainty quantification for climate‑scale monitoring
Invited Talks & Workshops
Keynotes and invited sessions focused on atmospheric composition, remote sensing systems, and mission design.
• Atmospheric Physics Symposium (Keynote)
• Remote Sensing Mission Design Workshop
• Climate Observations & Data Fusion Forum
Academic & Industry Collaborations
Collaborative research with universities, space agencies, and climate initiatives.
• Satellite mission science teams
• Atmospheric modeling research groups
• Open‑source EO analytics partnerships