Scattering of Solar Radiation by Clouds.

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Abstract:

Several simple models for computing the diffuse reflectance of solar radiation from plane-parallel cloud layers are formulated and assessed for accuracy. None of the models in their simplest form is suitable for application within the constraint of a factor of two accuracy. However, an empirical modification of the single-scattering model yields a procedure for computing the diffuse reflection coefficient with a nominal error of 50 percent. Author

Author(s):
Young, Stephen J.
Author Organization(s):
AEROSPACE CORP EL SEGUNDO CALIF IVAN A GETTING LABS
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0048

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-0079(4970-40)-1, SAMSO-TR-78-178
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04701-78-C-0079
Monitor Series:
TR-78-178, E147-1051
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing; Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CLOUDS, *ATMOSPHERIC SCATTERING, *REFLECTANCE, *SOLAR RADIATION, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, LIGHT SCATTERING, ACCURACY, RADIATIVE TRANSFER, MIE SCATTERING, APPROXIMATION(MATHEMATICS), PLANAR STRUCTURES, HIGH ALTITUDE, INFRARED RADIATION, DIFFUSE REFLECTION, CUMULUS CLOUDS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atmospheric Physics, Optics
Report Date:
1978 Dec 05