emc2.simulator.attenuation.calc_theory_beta_m

emc2.simulator.attenuation.calc_theory_beta_m(model, Lambda, OD_from_sfc=True)[source]

This calculates the molecular scattering parameters for a given model. In particular, the two-way transmittance, optical depth, volume extinction/backscatter cross sections, Rayleigh scattering cross sections, number density profile and refreactive index will be calculated.

Parameters:
model: Model

The model to calculate the parameters for.

Lambda: float

The wavelength (in microns).

OD_from_sfc: bool

If True, optical depth will be calculated from the surface. If false, optical depth will be calculated from the top of the atmosphere.

Returns:
model: Model

The model with the molecular scattering parameters added.