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Scattering by randomly oriented ellipsoids: Application to aerosol and cloud problemsA program was developed for computing the scattering and absorption by arbitrarily oriented and randomly oriented prolate and oblate spheroids. This permits examination of the effect of particle shape for cases ranging from needles through spheres to platelets. Applications of this capability to aerosol and cloud problems are discussed. Initial results suggest that the effect of nonspherical particle shape on transfer of radiation through aerosol layers and cirrus clouds, as required for many climate studies, can be readily accounted for by defining an appropriate effective spherical particle radius.
Document ID
19790012506
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Asano, S. (NASA Goddard Inst. for Space Studies New York, NY, United States)
Sato, M. (NASA Goddard Inst. for Space Studies New York, NY, United States)
Hansen, J. E. (NASA Goddard Inst. for Space Studies New York, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center 4th NASA Weather and Climate Program Sci. Rev.
Subject Category
Meteorology And Climatology
Accession Number
79N20677
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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