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Radiative transfer in a one-dimensional single angle plant canopy

Journal Article · · Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:7188719
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  1. Arizona Univ., Tucson, AZ (United States). Dept. of Nuclear and Energy Engineering
The radiative transfer equation for photons interacting with the phytoelements (primarily leaves) of a plant canopy of finite height is solved by application of Siewert's F[sub N] numerical algorithm. A one-dimensional, one-angle transport model is assumed with the Lambertian scattering leaves all oriented in the same direction. In addition, a Lambertian reflecting soil is assumed at the lower canopy boundary. Since the focus of this work is on the development of the F[sub N] algorithm, emphasis is given to the derivation of the algorithm and the algorithmic accuracy; however, a comparison with a field experiment is also presented to indicate the potential usefulness of the F[sub N] solution.
OSTI ID:
7188719
Journal Information:
Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States) Vol. 112:3; ISSN NSENAO; ISSN 0029-5639
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English