The validation of HCHO vertical columns is based on:

  • Comparison with other HCHO satellite datasets, such as GOME, SCIAMACHY and OMI instruments and on a step-by-step verification of the operational product against a scientific GOME-2 HCHO retrieval (De Smedt et al., 2012) for the individual components leading to the total vertical column.
  • Direct comparison with ground-based MAXDOAS and/or FTIR instruments at different BIRA stations, such as Beijing, Reunion Island and OHP;

 

The last validation result figures are gathered here.

 

Related Documents:

- GOME-2/METOP-A HCHO validation technical note, 2010.

- GOME-2/METOP-B HCHO validation technical note 2013.

- GOME-2/METOP-A and B HCHO GDP 4.8 validation technical note 2015.

 - GOME-2/METOP-C HCHO GDP 4.8 validation technical note 2020.

 

 

- De Smedt et al., 2012

- Hassinnen et al., 2016