Hess, Michael and Matthias Wiegner (1994): COP: a data library of
optical properties of hexagonal ice crystals, Appl. Opt., 33,
7740-7746.
Abstract:
The data library of optical properties of hexagonal ice crystals for radiative
modeling, Cirrus Optical Properties (COP), is introduced. It includes phase
functions, asymmetry parameters, extinction cross sections, and single
scattering albedoes. Furthermore, lidar ratios and depolarization are given.
The dependence of these parameters on wavelength, particle size, and shape
is calculated, and different particle orientations are considered. In addition,
a simple FORTRAN code is provided to calculate the corresponding properties
of size distributions. Thus the data library is a very flexible tool for
determining the optical parameters of ice clouds for climatological purposes
and remote sensing. The data library and the FORTRAN code are distributed
through electronic mail.