Progress in forward-inverse modeling based on radiative transfer tools for coupled atmosphere-snow/ice-ocean systems: A review and description of the AccuRT model

Knut Stamnes, Børge Hamre, Snorre Stamnes, Nan Chen, Yongzhen Fan, Wei Li, Zhenyi Lin, Jakob Stamnes

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Abstract

A tutorial review is provided of forward and inverse radiative transfer in coupled atmosphere-snow/ice-water systems. The coupled system is assumed to consist of two adjacent horizontal slabs separated by an interface across which the refractive index changes abruptly from its value in air to that in ice/water. A comprehensive review is provided of the inherent optical properties of air and water (including snow and ice). The radiative transfer equation for unpolarized as well as polarized radiation is described and solutions are outlined. Several examples of how to formulate and solve inverse problems encountered in environmental optics involving coupled atmosphere-water systems are discussed in some detail to illustrate how the solutions to the radiative transfer equation can be used as a forward model to solve practical inverse problems.

Original languageEnglish
Article number2682
JournalApplied Sciences (Switzerland)
Volume8
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 19 Dec 2018

Keywords

  • Atmosphere
  • Coupled systems
  • Forward modeling
  • Inverse problems
  • Ocean
  • Polarization
  • Vector radiative transfer

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