Radiative Transfer Modeling for COBOP
Abstract
The overall goal of this work is to take oceanic radiative transfer theory into a new domain: shallow water with highly variable bottom topography and bottom optical properties, including fluorescent bottom substances. Currently available models for bottom boundaries invariably assume that the bottom is a Lambertian reflecting surface-a surface that reflects light equally into all upward directions. The objective of this year's work was to quantify the extent to which non-Lambertian bottoms can affect upwelling radiances as would be detected by in-water or above-water sensors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA569423
Entities
People
- Curtis D. Mobley