NASA NTRS · 19740045639
A reflection model for eclipsing binary stars
Abstract
A highly accurate reflection model has been developed which emphasizes efficiency of computer calculation. It is assumed that the heating of the irradiated star must depend upon the following properties of the irradiating star: (1) effective temperature; (2) apparent area as seen from a point on the surface of the irradiated star; (3) limb darkening; and (4) zenith distance of the apparent centre as seen from a point on the surface of the irradiated star. The algorithm eliminates the need to integrate over the irradiating star while providing a highly accurate representation of the integrated bolometric flux, even for gravitationally distorted stars.
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Wood, D. B.. 1973-01-01. A reflection model for eclipsing binary stars. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740045639
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