Modeling the optical properties of Venusian clouds
Abstract
The optical characteristics of Venusian clouds, that is, the coefficients of attenuation, scattering, and absorption and the scattering indicatrix for each component, are investigated. A graph of the vertical profile of the optical density of the Venus cloud cover at 0.55 micron is included, noting that three zones can be distinguished. Modeling of the optical properties of the cloud cover and haze is used in discussing radiant heat exchange. This modeling makes it possible to adequately interpret the measurements of the radiant influx of heat made by the Pioneer-Venus and Venera probes in both the long-wave and short-wave regions of the spectrum in the cloud and subcloud layers.
- Publication:
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In: The First GARP Global Experiment. Volume 2. (A83-25226 09-47) Leningrad
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981garp....2..138K
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Models;
- Atmospheric Optics;
- Cloud Cover;
- Radiative Heat Transfer;
- Venus Clouds;
- Astronomical Models;
- Atmospheric Attenuation;
- Pioneer Venus Spacecraft;
- Radiant Flux Density;
- Vertical Distribution;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration