Abstract

LOWTRAN and MODTRAN were evaluated in the 2.0-5.5 micron region against field collection data at high zenith angle/long path lengths to determine the degree of uncertainty associated with these models under these conditions. Matching data sets were developed using data from the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory Flying Infrared Signatures Technology Aircraft (FISTA) as the field reference. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to determine the degree to which the outputs of LOWTRAN and MODTRAN follow the same distribution as the field data. The percent difference between the model and field data was also studied. Agreement between the model and field data was found to be better than 97% for most cases. Median percent difference was within 10% for zenith angles less than 90 degrees.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Remote sensing--Computer simulation--Technique; Remote sensing--Equipment and supplies; Atmospheric radiation--Data processing--Technique

Publication Date

5-1-1991

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science (COS)

Advisor

Schott, John

Advisor/Committee Member

Salvaggio, Carl

Advisor/Committee Member

Fishburne, E. Stokes

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: G70.6 .W744 1991

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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