Comparison of numerical models for computing underwater light fields

Curtis D. Mobley, Bernard Gentili, Andre Morel, Howard R. Gordon, Zhonghai Jin, Knut Stamnes, George W. Kattawar, Phillip Reinersman, Robert H. Stavn

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Abstract

Seven models for computing underwater radiances and irradiances by numerical solution of the radiative transfer equation are compared. The models are applied to the solution of several problems drawn from optical oceanography. The problems include highly absorbing and highly scattering waters, scattering by molecules and by particulates, stratified water, atmospheric effects, surface-wave effects, bottom effects, and Raman scattering. The models provide consistent output, with errors (resulting from Monte Carlo statistical fluctuations) in computed irradiances that are seldom larger, and are usually smaller, than the experimental errors made in measuring irradiances when using current oceanographic instrumentation. Computed radiances display somewhat larger errors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7484-7504
Number of pages21
JournalApplied Optics
Volume32
Issue number36
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Dec 1993

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