NASA NTRS · 19880018293
Angular radiation models for Earth-atmosphere system. Volume 1: Shortwave radiation
Abstract
Presented are shortwave angular radiation models which are required for analysis of satellite measurements of Earth radiation, such as those fro the Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE). The models consist of both bidirectional and directional parameters. The bidirectional parameters are anisotropic function, standard deviation of mean radiance, and shortwave-longwave radiance correlation coefficient. The directional parameters are mean albedo as a function of Sun zenith angle and mean albedo normalized to overhead Sun. Derivation of these models from the Nimbus 7 ERB (Earth Radiation Budget) and Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES) data sets is described. Tabulated values and computer-generated plots are included for the bidirectional and directional modes.
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Suttles, J. T., Green, R. N., Minnis, P., Smith, G. L., Staylor, W. F., Wielicki, B. A., Walker, I. J., Young, D. F., Taylor, V. R., Stowe, L. L.. 1988-07-01. Angular radiation models for Earth-atmosphere system. Volume 1: Shortwave radiation. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19880018293
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