Multiple scattering in planetary atmospheresCertain simple procedures for solving radiative transfer problems in planetary atmospheres are reviewed: the similarity relations relating isotropic to anisotropic scattering, asymptotic results relating known solutions for semi-infinite layers to desired solutions for optical depths, and expansions relating known solutions for conservative scattering to desired solutions for the nearly conservative case. The complications introduced by atmospheric inhomogeneity, surface reflection, and spectral features are also discussed.
Document ID
19760022736
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Irvine, W. M. (Massachusetts Univ. Amherst, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Opt. Propagation in the Atmosphere