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Workspace Method surfaceFlatRefractiveIndex

Description

Creates variables to mimic specular reflection by a (flat) surface
where the complex refractive index is specified.

The dielectric properties of the surface are described by
surface_complex_refr_index. The Fresnel equations are used to
calculate amplitude reflection coefficients. The method can thus
result in that the reflection properties differ between frequencies
and polarisations.

Local thermodynamic equilibrium is assumed, which corresponds to
that the reflection and emission coefficients add up to 1.

Authors: Patrick Eriksson

Synopsis

surfaceFlatRefractiveIndex( surface_los, surface_rmatrix, surface_emission, f_grid, stokes_dim, atmosphere_dim, rtp_los, specular_los, surface_skin_t, surface_complex_refr_index, blackbody_radiation_agenda )

Variables

OUTsurface_los(Matrix)Directions for which to calculate downwelling radiation when considering a surface reflection.
OUTsurface_rmatrix(Tensor4)The reflection coefficients for the directions given by surface_los to the direction of interest.
OUTsurface_emission(Matrix)The emission from the surface.
INf_grid(Vector)The frequency grid for monochromatic pencil beam calculations.
INstokes_dim(Index)The dimensionality of the Stokes vector (1-4).
INatmosphere_dim(Index)The atmospheric dimensionality (1-3).
INrtp_los(Vector)Line-of-sight at a radiative transfer point.
INspecular_los(Vector)The specular direction (for reflection by a flat surface).
INsurface_skin_t(Numeric)Surface skin temperature.
INsurface_complex_refr_index(GriddedField3)Complex refractive index of the surface, at a single point.
INblackbody_radiation_agenda(Agenda)See agendas.cc.