title: Monte Carlo study of the atmospheric spread function.
abstract: Monte Carlo radiative transfer simulations are used to study the atmospheric spread function appropriate to satellite-based sensing of the earth's surface. The parameters which are explored include the nadir angle of view, the size distribution of the atmospheric aerosol, and the aerosol vertical profile.
authors.affiliation: EG&G Washington Analytical Services Center, Inc., 5000 Philadelphia Way, Lanham, Maryland 20706, USA.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Pearce