Comparative study of aerosol and cloud detected by CALIPSO and OMI

► Capabilities of CALIPSO and OMI to detect aerosol and cloud. ► Large differences in aerosol distribution patterns between CALIPSO and OMI. ► Relationship between the CALIPSO measured 1064 nm backscatter and the OMI derived UVAI. ► Satellite's horizontal coverage, resolution and vertical information.