Call number:
MOP 40425 / Mitte
In:
AFCRL
Description / Table of Contents:
The radiance and polarization of multiple scattered light is calculated from the Stoke's vectors by a Monte Carlo method. The exact scattering matrix for a typical haze and for a cloud whose spherical drops have an average radius of 12 microns is calculated from the Mie theory. The Stoke's vector is transformed in a collision by this scattering matrix and the rotation matrix. The two angles which define the photon direction after scattering are chosen by a random process which correctly stimulates the actual distribution functions for both angles. The Monte Carlo results for Rayleigh scattering compare favorably with well known tabulated results. Curves are given of the reflected and transmitted radiances and polarizations for both the haze and cloud models and for several solar angles, optical thicknesses, and surface albedos. The dependence on these various parameters is discussed. (Author).
Type of Medium:
Monograph available for loan
Pages:
48 p.
Series Statement:
AFCRL 67-0570
URL:
http://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/19670029630_1967029630.pdf
Location:
MOP - must be ordered
Branch Library:
GFZ Library
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