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A Comparison of the Measured Scattering Matrix Elements of Polydisperse Systems of Irregular Particles with the Matrix Elements Calculated for Spheres that Have the Same Distribution of Projected AreasThe elements of the scattering or Mueller Matrix for three polydisperse systems of irregular, randomly-oriented particles have been measured in absolute terms as a function of scattering angle for several visible wavelengths. The samples consisted of commercially available silicon dioxide particles that fit three distinct lognormal size distributions. The measured matrix elements were compared with the matrix elements calculated for spheres that had the same refractive index and fitted the same distribution of projected areas. Correlations and discrepancies between the two sets of matrix elements will be discussed.
Document ID
20160007585
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Holland, A. C. (NASA Wallops Flight Center Wallops Island, VA, United States)
Hofman, P. J. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Munn, W. A. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
June 15, 2016
Publication Date
June 4, 1973
Publication Information
Publication: Fifth Conference on Laser Radar Studies of the Atmosphere, June 4-6, 1973, Hilton Inn, Williamsburg, Virginia: Conference Abstracts
Subject Category
Optics
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Laser Radar Studies of the Atmosphere
Location: Williamsburg, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: June 4, 1973
End Date: June 6, 1973
Sponsors: American Meteorological Society, NASA Langley Research Center, Optical Society of America
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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