
Contact Info
Xi Shao
Research Scientist
Education
Ph.D. Astronomy and M.S., Electric Engineering, University of Maryland
Research Interests:
Radiometric calibration and validation for VNIR and IR imaging sensor such as VIIRS and ABI. Inter-calibration/validation among microwave, infrared and radio occultation sounding sensors. Radiometer hardware integration for drone systems and field campaigns. Experienced in antenna design for various RF communication applications. Plasma physics-related projects such as space weather modeling and prediction, satellite protection through radiation belt remediation, ionosphere heating experiment and modeling, and laser proton accelerator design.