Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Simulations on the Influence of Surface Waves on Underwater Light Fields.

Hieronymi, Martin and Macke, Andreas (2010) Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Simulations on the Influence of Surface Waves on Underwater Light Fields. [Paper] In: 20. Ocean Optics Conference. , 27.09.-01.10.2010, Anchorage, Alaska, USA .

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Abstract

A Monte Carlo model has been developed for calculating the penetration of light into the ocean. For monochromatic light (490 nm) the spatial exact allocation of the scattered parts of underwater light is described in terms of the variation of particle content and the angle of light incidence. Based on this model, it is possible to generate complex spatiotemporal fluctuating light fields according to every possible shape of the water surface. By means of single gravity waves the focusing effect and its importance of radiance supply for water depths up to 100 m is discussed.

Document Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords: Meteorology; Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Simulations
Research affiliation: OceanRep > GEOMAR > FB1 Ocean Circulation and Climate Dynamics > FB1-ME Maritime Meteorology
Date Deposited: 15 Oct 2010 11:43
Last Modified: 06 Jul 2012 15:12
URI: https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/9891

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