title: Snell's window in wavy water.
abstract: The angular diameter of Snell's window as a function of maximum wave slope is calculated. For flat water the diameter is 97° and increases up to about 122° when the wave slope is about 16°. Steeper waves break and disrupt the smooth surface used in the analysis. Breaking waves produce a window almost 180° wide. The brightness of the dark area around Snell's window is heavily influenced by turbidity and upwelling radiation, especially in shallow water.
authors.forename: David K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Lynch