Comparison of Numerical Models for Computing Underwater Light Fields
Abstract
This report documents the efforts of nearly all of the active optical modelers of the world to establish a standard set of optical input parameters and of radiant flux outputs to be expected in a hydrosol that exhibits these optical parameters. I contributed output from the NRL optical model (Monte Carlo) for comparisons of output for molecular water, a standard hydrosol scattering function, and the contribution of water Raman scattering. Optical energy trapping near the water/air interface was verified. In addition, effects of a simple model of skylight radiance and marine aerosols were investigated. The results of the simple skylight model were in accord with the results of more complex layered models of the atmosphere. The long term goal of this study and collaboration is to establish a standard optical model of the ocean. Ocean optical models, Water Raman scattering, Optical energy trapping.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA278256
Entities
People
- Robert H. Stavn
Organizations
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro