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Light scattering in planetary atmospheres

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This paper reviews scattering theory required for analysis of light reflected by planetary atmospheres. Section 1 defines the radiative quantities which are observed. Section 2 demonstrates the dependence of single-scattered radiation on the physical properties of the scatterers. Section 3 describes several methods to compute the effects of multiple scattering on the reflected light.

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Hansen, J.E., Travis, L.D. Light scattering in planetary atmospheres. Space Sci Rev 16, 527–610 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00168069

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