{
  "id": 18511450,
  "title": "CERES Radiation Validation Experiment (CRAVE) Program Contacts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/ceres-radiation-validation-experiment-crave-program-contacts",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-06T13:38:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "NASA Science",
    "slug": "nasa-science",
    "url": "https://science.nasa.gov/mission/crave/contact/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The CERES Radiation Validation Experiment (CRAVE) program, managed by NASA's Langley Research Center (LRC), is dedicated to validating satellite measurements of Earth's radiation budget. This involves establishing a connection between ground-based observations and satellite data to ensure accuracy and consistency.\n\nThe CRAVE program utilizes a variety of instruments and data sources, including the SP02 Sun-Photometer and all-sky cameras, to measure solar irradiance and cloud properties. Additionally, data is collected from ground stations such as the Granite Island AERONET station and the LaRC BSRN (Surface Radiation Budget Network) stations.\n\nOne key aspect of the CRAVE program is its comparison plots, which visually represent the relationship between satellite and ground-based measurements. These plots, available on the CRAVE website, allow researchers to assess the performance of the CERES instruments and identify any discrepancies that may arise during data collection.\n\nThe CRAVE program is led by Principal Investigator Dr. Seung-Hee Ham, with assistance from a team of senior research scientists and engineers at NASA LaRC. The collaboration extends beyond NASA, including partnerships with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other institutions involved in the BSRN-LRC and BSRN-GIM stations.\n\nFor further information or inquiries, interested parties can contact Dr. Ham, the CRAVE project lead, at seung-hee.ham@nasa.gov or reach out to other team members listed on the CRAVE website.",
  "summary": "Dr. Seung-Hee Ham, NASA LaRC Principal Investigator, CERES Radiation Validation Experiment (CRAVE) at Langley Research Center (LRC) and Granite Island, Michigan (GIM) seung-hee.ham@nasa.govFred Denn, NASA LaRC – CONTRACTOR Senior Research Scientist, MPL Site Manager, CRAVE Data Lead, BSRN-LRC and BSRN-GIM Station Scientist frederick.m.denn@nasa.govBryan Fabbri, NASA LaRC – CONTRACTOR Senior…",
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}