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The linearization and adjoint of radiation transfer processes in the NMC spectral model part I: Solar radiative transfer

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Linearization and adjoint-model derivation for the solar radiation transfer codes in the NMC spectral model have been carried out. Verification of the validity of resulting tangent linear model and the correctness of the corresponding adjoint have been performed. Applications of derived adjoint model are considered, including parameter estimation for inputs to solar radiation codes with aid of the physics (i.e., the solar radiation codes) and a sensitivity study of the downward solar radiation flux at the earth surface with respect to water vapor amount at various heights.

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  1. J. Zou

    Present address: Supercomputer Computations Research Institute, Florida State University, 32306, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

  2. I. M. Navon

    Present address: Department of Mathematics and SCRI and GFDI, Faculty Associate, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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    Zou, J., Navon, I.M. The linearization and adjoint of radiation transfer processes in the NMC spectral model part I: Solar radiative transfer. Meteorl. Atmos. Phys. 58, 193–203 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01027565

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