Theoretical Studies of Time Dependent/Independent Radiative Transfer Including Inelastic Scattering for Both Active and Passive Sources
Abstract
LONG-TERM GOALS. Long term goals are to obtain a thorough understanding of the behavior of the complete Stokes vector both within the ocean and in the atmosphere as well for both elastic and inelastic scattering for both active and passive sources. Specifically, we want to see how one can use polarization information to obtain more information about the IOP's of both oceanic and littoral zone constituents. We also want to explore the efficacy of polarimetric time-of-flight lidar techniques in determining salinity and speed of sound in the ocean as well as submersible object detection. We want to continue our collaborative program in ocean polarimetry with the group in Minsk headed by Dr. Eleonora Zege. OBJECTIVES. It is our major objective to find new and innovative ways in which polarimetry can be used to determine not only inherent optical properties but also certain physical properties such as temperature and salinity of ocean water. We also would like to explore the possibility of using Raman circular depolarization techniques to determine temperature and salinity as a function of depth. This information will be invaluable in speed of sound determination and will also be useful to physical oceanographers who need accurate density data for ocean models.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA635218
Entities
People
- George W. Kattawar
Organizations
- Texas A&M University