Backscattering by Non-spherical Natural Particles: Instrument Development, IOP's, and Implications for Radiative Transfer

Abstract

LONG-TERM GOALS. (i) Quantify and understand the inherent optical properties (IOP s) of natural particles from a standpoint of measuring size-distribution; (ii) Understand how the properties of particles (composition, shape, and internal structure) affect their IOP. (iii) Incorporate these properties into radiative transfer models for prediction of downwelling and upwelling radiances.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2006
Accession Number
ADA629986

Entities

People

  • Curtis D. Mobley
  • Emmanuel S. Boss
  • Yogesh C. Agrawal

Organizations

  • University of Maine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Backscattering
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Forward Scattering
  • High Resolution
  • Light Scattering
  • Low Resolution
  • Marine Biology
  • Observation
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Optical Properties
  • Particles
  • Radiative Transfer
  • Refractive Index
  • Remote Sensing
  • Scattering
  • Sediments

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.