Aerosol Optics

Aerosol Optics
Author: Alexander A. Kokhanovsky
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2008-03-18
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540499091

This new text offers experienced students a comprehensive review of available techniques for the remote sensing of aerosols. These small particles influence both atmospheric visibility and the thermodynamics of the atmosphere. They are also of great importance in any consideration of climate change problems. Aerosols may also be responsible for the loss of harvests, human health problems and ecological disasters. Thus, this detailed study of aerosol properties on a global scale could not be more timely.

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles
Author: Craig F. Bohren
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2008-09-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527618163

Absorption and Scattering of Light by Small Particles Treating absorption and scattering in equal measure, this self-contained, interdisciplinary study examines and illustrates how small particles absorb and scatter light. The authors emphasize that any discussion of the optical behavior of small particles is inseparable from a full understanding of the optical behavior of the parent material-bulk matter. To divorce one concept from the other is to render any study on scattering theory seriously incomplete. Special features and important topics covered in this book include: * Classical theories of optical properties based on idealized models * Measurements for three representative materials: magnesium oxide, aluminum, and water * An extensive discussion of electromagnetic theory * Numerous exact and approximate solutions to various scattering problems * Examples and applications from physics, astrophysics, atmospheric physics, and biophysics * Some 500 references emphasizing work done since Kerker's 1969 work on scattering theory * Computer programs for calculating scattering by spheres, coated spheres, and infinite cylinders

Models for the Aerosols of the Lower Atmosphere and the Effects of Humidity Variations on Their Optical Properties

Models for the Aerosols of the Lower Atmosphere and the Effects of Humidity Variations on Their Optical Properties
Author: Eric P. Shettle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 100
Release: 1979
Genre: Aerosols
ISBN:

Aerosol models have been developed for the lower atmosphere. These models are representative of conditions found in rural, urban, and maritime air masses. The changes in the aerosol properties with variations in the relative humidity are discussed. To describe the aerosol optical properties in the extreme of 100 percent relative humidity, several fog models are presented. For each model the coefficients for extinction, scattering, and absorption, the angular scattering distribution, and other optical parameters have been computed for wavelengths between 0.2 and 40 microns. These aerosol models are presented together with a review of their experimental basis. The optical properties of these models are discussed and some comparisons of the model with experimental measurements are presented.

Electromagnetic Scattering in Disperse Media

Electromagnetic Scattering in Disperse Media
Author: Victor A. Babenko
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 474
Release: 2003-09-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9783540436492

This is the first book devoted specifically to the problem of light scattering and absorption by inhomogeneous and anisotropic spherical particles. Unlike other books in the field, Electromagnetic Scattering in Disperse Media pays considerable attention to various aspects of light absorption inside particles, including internal field distributions, MDR resonances, and absorption in restricted regions inside particles. It contains many results (and more than 100 figures) computed for polydisperse particle systems and algorithms and provides the possibility to use them (web site). Although the main emphasis is given to optical properties of atmospheric aerosol, the book also deals with many other practical applications involving inhomogeneous and anisotropic particles

Light Transport in the Atmosphere. Volume Ii: Machine Codes for Calculation of Aerosol Scattering and Absorption Coefficients

Light Transport in the Atmosphere. Volume Ii: Machine Codes for Calculation of Aerosol Scattering and Absorption Coefficients
Author: Kelly Cunningham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 137
Release: 1966
Genre:
ISBN:

Two machine programs were developed for use in computing microscopic and macroscopic cross sections for light scattering and absorption by spherical-homogeneous aerosol particles with a complex index of refraction. The first of these programs computes microscopic cross section data by use of the Mie theory. The second program integrates the microscopic cross section data over aerosol particle size distributions to produce macroscopic cross section data. These codes were written in ALGOL for the Burroughs B-5500 computer and in FORTRAN-IV for other computers. Calculations obtained from these codes were compared with data reported by other investigators in order to verify their accuracy. A sizable quantity of aerosol cross section data was generated for several aerosol particle size distributions and the results are presented. In addition, a description of the calculational methods and instructions for utilization of the two codes on the B-5500 computer are given to aid those who wish to utilize the codes. (Author).

Light Scattering Reviews 9

Light Scattering Reviews 9
Author: Alexander A. Kokhanovsky
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2014-09-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3642379850

Light Scattering Reviews (vol. 9) is aimed at the description of modern advances in radiative transfer and light scattering. The following topics will be considered: light scattering by atmospheric dust particles and also by inhomogeneous scatterers, the general - purpose discrete - ordinate algorithm DISORT for radiative transfer, the radiative transfer code RAY based on the adding-doubling solution of the radiative transfer equation, aerosol and cloud remote sensing, use of polarization in remote sensing, direct aerosol radiative forcing, principles of the Mueller matrix measurements, light reflectance from various land surfaces. This volume will be a valuable addition to already published volumes 1-8 of Light Scattering Reviews.