Application of the theory of experimental design to the problem of radiation transfer in a three-layer inhomogeneous atmosphere
Abstract
The theory of experimental design is applied to the optimization of calculations of interrelationships among model parameters in the case of radiation transfer in a three-layer inhomogeneous atmosphere. An initial atmospheric model consisting of an upper purely gaseous absorbing layer, a middle cloud layer, and a lower gaseous absorbing layer adjacent to a semi-infinite layer with given albedo is presented, and the model factors and optimization parameters are identified. A planning matrix is obtained consisting of the coefficients of the model polynomials and used in a two-level complete factor experiment. It is shown that the values of the brightness coefficient and the limb darkening coefficient can be represented to sufficient accuracy in the form of a polynomial regression relation. The method is applied to the calculation of the diffuse reflected radiation from a multilayered atmosphere of finite optical thickness such as that of Jupiter.
- Publication:
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Atmospheres of Jupiter and Saturn
- Pub Date:
- 1979
- Bibcode:
- 1979ajs..book..104I
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Models;
- Atmospheric Optics;
- Atmospheric Stratification;
- Experiment Design;
- Jupiter Atmosphere;
- Radiative Transfer;
- Brightness;
- Inhomogeneity;
- Limb Darkening;
- Mathematical Models;
- Optical Thickness;
- Optimization;
- Radiation Distribution;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration