Exponential tails in lidar returns from dense clouds: a theoretical proof and the dependence on physical parameters

Igor N. Polonsky; Anthony B. Davis

doi:10.1117/12.512329

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3 April 2003 Exponential tails in lidar returns from dense clouds: a theoretical proof and the dependence on physical parameters

Igor N. Polonsky, Anthony B. Davis

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Proceedings Volume 5059, 12th International Workshop on Lidar Multiple Scattering Experiments; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512329
Event: 12th International Workshop on Lidar Multiple Scattering Experiments, 2002, Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany

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In this paper the asymptotic law for the radial distribution of the radiance density from a point isotropic source placed in a slab of a homogeneous absorbing and scattering medium has been obtained. The final formulae have been derived for both the stationary and time-dependent problems. The obtained law has been verified by comparison wiht Monte Carlo simulations.

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Igor N. Polonsky and Anthony B. Davis "Exponential tails in lidar returns from dense clouds: a theoretical proof and the dependence on physical parameters", Proc. SPIE 5059, 12th International Workshop on Lidar Multiple Scattering Experiments, (3 April 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.512329

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