A comparison of cloud models (EM wavescattering)

Abstract

Five different cloud models are compared over a broad frequency range. They are the model of K.L. Gunn and T.W. East (1954), the model of H.J. Liebe et al. (1989), D.H. Staelin's (1966) model, S. Slobin's (1982) model, and the model of E.E. Altshuler and R. Marr (1989). A short tutorial review of the theoretical basis and limitations of each cloud model is included. It is shown that the models all tend to agree at frequencies below 40 GHz, and for light to medium cloud conditions; however, above 10 GHz and for heavy to very heavy clouds, the models diverge. >