Advances in the Application of Meteorological Satellites for Volcanic Ash Cloud Monitoring and Dispersion Prediction

Volcanic eruptions significantly impact climate and aviation safety. Since the beginning of the 21st century, remote sensing techniques for volcanic ash cloud monitoring, quantitative retrieval, and dispersion forecasting have advanced significantly. This paper reviews the progress in applying meteorological satellites to global volcanic ash cloud monitoring and dispersion forecasting, focusing on remote sensing monitoring of volcanic ash cloud, quantitative retrieval of its height, microphysical parameters and SO₂, and satellite-data-integrated volcanic ash cloud dispersion forecasting. It serves as a reference for understanding the development history of volcanic ash cloud remote sensing monitoring and research, grasping international frontiers in this field, and planning related research endeavors.