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A multi-layer discrete-ordinate method for vector radiative transfer in a vertically-inhomogeneous, emitting and scattering atmosphere. I - Theory. II - ApplicationA theory is developed for discretizing the vector integro-differential radiative transfer equation including both solar and thermal radiation. A complete solution and boundary equations are obtained using the discrete-ordinate method. An efficient numerical procedure is presented for calculating the phase matrix and achieving computational stability. With natural light used as a beam source, the Stokes parameters from the model proposed here are compared with the analytical solutions of Chandrasekhar (1960) for a Rayleigh scattering atmosphere. The model is then applied to microwave frequencies with a thermal source, and the brightness temperatures are compared with those from Stamnes'(1988) radiative transfer model.
Document ID
19920037745
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Weng, Fuzhong
(Colorado State University Fort Collins, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer
Volume: 47
ISSN: 0022-4073
Subject Category
Thermodynamics And Statistical Physics
Accession Number
92A20369
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG1-865
Distribution Limits
Public
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