title: Radiative transfer model for contaminated rough slabs.
abstract: We present a semi-analytical model to simulate the bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) of a rough slab layer containing impurities. This model has been optimized for fast computation in order to analyze massive hyperspectral data by a Bayesian approach. We designed it for planetary surface ice studies but it could be used for other purposes. It estimates the bidirectional reflectance of a rough slab of material containing inclusions, overlaying an optically thick media (semi-infinite media or stratified media, for instance granular material). The inclusions are assumed to be close to spherical and constituted of any type of material other than the ice matrix. It can be any other type of ice, mineral, or even bubbles defined by their optical constants. We assume a low roughness and we consider the geometrical optics conditions. This model is thus applicable for inclusions larger than the considered wavelength. The scattering on the inclusions is assumed to be isotropic. This model has a fast computation implementation and thus is suitable for high-resolution hyperspectral data analysis.
authors.forename: François
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Andrieu
authors.forename: Sylvain
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Douté
authors.forename: Frédéric
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Schmitt