Radiative transfer model STORM for full Stokes vector calculations in the visible and near infrared spectral range

[摘要] Based on the Matrix-Operator Method the radiative transfer codeSTORM (STOkes vector Radiative transfer Model) is introduced,which was developed in a joint project of DLR and Institut f{ü}rWeltraumwissenschaften-Freie Universität Berlin. STORM calculatesthe Stokes parameters (I, Q, U, V) in a plane parallel, multilayered atmosphere in the visible and near infrared spectralrange. The scattering characteristics of aerosols are determinedby Mie theory. The surface represents a Lambertian reflector or awind ruffled water surface described by Cox-Munk model. Theresults of one calculation are the upward and downward directedStokes parameters for one wavelength at a desired number of sunincident and viewing angles at varying altitudes in the principalplane and other azimuth angles. STORM is applied for an analysisin view of designing downward looking Earth observing opticalremote sensing systems and values of the degree of polarizationare presented as generic basis for remote sensing system designand data processing.

[学科分类] 电子、光学、磁材料