Dan Zhou

Background

About Dan Zhou

Daniel K. Zhou received the Ph.D. degree in physics from Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA, in 1992. Dr. Zhou is a Physical Scientist with the Chemistry and Dynamics Branch, Science Directorate, NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA, USA. He has more than 30 years of experience with hyperspectral interferometer remote sensors, measurements, retrieval algorithms, data processing, and applications. He has worked on numerous programs such as the Cryogenic Infrared Radiance Instrumentation for Shuttle (CIRRIS-1A), National Airborne Sounder Testbed Interferometer (NAST-I), and the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI). Currently, he is the Principal Investigator for the NAST-I airborne instrument and involved in several remote sensing programs. His recent research interests include deriving global land surface emissivity spectra, temperatures, and soil moisture from satellite infrared measurements in support of earth observations and climate studies. Dr. Zhou was the recipient of numerous awards including the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and NASA Exceptional Service Medal.