Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1975
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975icar...24...51a&link_type=abstract
Icarus, vol. 24, Jan. 1975, p. 51-69.
Physics
Optics
3
Absorption Spectra, Atmospheric Models, Atmospheric Stratification, Cloud Cover, Optical Reflection, Planetary Atmospheres, Astronomical Models, Atmospheric Optics, Line Spectra, Phase Shift, Spectral Line Width
Scientific paper
The article details an inhomogeneous reflecting layer (IRFL) model designed to survey absorption line behavior from a Squires-like cloud cover (which is characterized by convection cell structure). Computational problems and procedures are discussed in detail. The results show trends usually opposite to those predicted by a simple reflecting layer model. Per cent equivalent width variations for the tower model are usually somewhat greater for weak than for relatively strong absorption lines, with differences of a factor of about two or three. IRFL equivalent width variations do not differ drastically as a function of geometry when the total volume of absorbing gas is held constant. The IRFL results are in many instances consistent with observed equivalent width variations of Jupiter, Saturn, and Venus.
Appleby John F.
van Blerkom David J.
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