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On the validity of a generalized Kirchhoff's Law for a nonisothermal scattering and absorptive medium.The relationship of directional hemispherical reflectivity to emissivity is investigated for a nonisothermal medium with isotropic coherent scattering and absorption. Departures from a generalized Kirchhoff's Law occur due to the long range nature of the scattering process. Such departures occur in lunar thermal emission at microwave but not at infrared frequencies.
Document ID
19720061032
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Linsky, J. L.
Mount, G. H.
(Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics Boulder, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 17
Subject Category
Physics, General
Accession Number
72A44698
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-06-003-057
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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