Ray methods in random mediaWe review ray-optical methods of analyzing short-wavelength propagation in random media. The advantages and limitations of ray methods are discussed, and results of the statistical theory of ray segment fluctuations pertinent to ray tracing are summarized. The standard method of Monte Carlo ray tracing is compared to a new method which takes into account recent results on the statistics of ray segment fluctuations.
Document ID
19830032761
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Hornstein, J. (Computer Sciences Corp. Silver Spring, MD, United States)
Fainberg, J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)