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Application of Kubelka-Munk theory of diffuse reflectance to geologic problems - The role of scatteringAn understanding of the reflectance spectra of scattering media is vital for the appropriate interpretation of the reflectance spectra of planetary surfaces. When the absorption coefficient (k) and the mean size of the scattering centers are small, the Kubelka-Munk (K-M) theory of diffuse reflectance is valid. Since small values of k are characteristic of a wide variety of geologically important materials over a significant range of wavelength, the K-M theory should be applicable to appropriate portions of the reflectance spectra of these media if the dimensions of the scattering centers are sufficiently small. To test the utility of the K-M theory, a comparison is conducted of a set of theoretically generated spectra with a set of independently measured experimental spectra. The similarities found in the behavior of the two sets of spectra demonstrate the applicability of the K-M theory to the understanding of physical phenomena. Aspects of wavelength-dependent scattering are investigated.
Document ID
19820038591
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Morris, R. V.
(Oklahoma Univ. Norman, OK, United States)
Mendell, W. W.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Neely, S. C.
(Oklahoma, University Norman, OK, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1982
Publication Information
Publication: Geophysical Research Letters
Volume: 9
Subject Category
Optics
Accession Number
82A22126
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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