VLIDORT: A linearized pseudo-spherical vector discrete ordinate radiative transfer code for forward model and retrieval studies in multilayer multiple scattering media

Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer

Volumn 102, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 316-342

  Spurr, Robert J D ^a  

^a RT Solutions Inc   (United States)

Author keywords

Discrete ordinates; Linearization; Polarization; Pseudo spherical; Radiative transfer

Indexed keywords

ATMOSPHERIC OPTICS; FINITE DIFFERENCE METHOD; LIGHT POLARIZATION; LIGHT SCATTERING; LINEARIZATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; VECTORS;

MULTILAYER MULTIPLE SCATTERING MEDIA; STOKES VECTOR LIGHT FIELDS; VECTOR DISCRETE ORDINATE;

HEAT RADIATION;

HEAT TRANSFER; NUMERICAL MODEL; VECTOR;

LAMBERTIA;

EID: 33746794638     PISSN: 00224073     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jqsrt.2006.05.005     Document Type: Article

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