SENTRAN7: The Sensitivity Package for LOWTRAN7 and MODTRAN. Volume 2
Abstract
SENTRAN computer code, originally developed by researchers at Pennsylvania State University, permits users to rapidly evaluate transmittances and radiances from LOWTRAN in response to perturbations of input atmospheric conditions. The code provides friendly and efficient interface to create multiple LOWTRAN input decks as well as graphical representation of output in both 2D and 3D formats. The main thrust of this effort was to upgrade original SENTRAN code for use with LOWTRAN7. The new sensitivity analysis package has been named SENTRAN7. SENTRAN7 contains all of the features of the original SENTRAN code including: (1) interactive entry of LOWTRAN7 input parameters and directives for their perturbation, (2) intelligent generation of LOWTRAN7 input deck images, (3) autonomous post-processing of LOWTRAN7 outputs for data extraction, analysis, and graphical display, and (4) a help utility. Additionally, a number of new features are available in SENTRAN7 such as (1) compatibility with the moderate resolution code MODTRAN, (2) an on-line run feature, (3) screen display of available methodology and other input files, (4) safeguards to prevent existing files from being overwritten, (5) increased portability across hardware platforms, (6) on-line help within the Edit module, (7) tick marks on plots, and (8) a plot option for trace gas profiles. In a parallel effort, a beta version of a sensitivity package for FASCODE3 was developed and named SENCODE. Although this package is not available for public release, initial testing suggests that such a package is possible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 27, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA251595
Entities
People
- D. R. Longtin
- F. M. Pagliughi
- J. R. Hummel
- N. L. Depiero