Tuesday, 8 September 2009

Light and Optics: online meteorology guide

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Mechanisms

Particle/Molecule-light interactions responsible for
creating optical effects. These interactions include: reflection,
scattering, refraction and diffraction.


Air, Dust, Haze

Optical effects resulting from the interaction of light with
air, dust and haze particles. These effects include:
crepuscular rays, blue skies, blue haze
and sunsets.


Ice Crystals

Optical effects resulting from the interaction of light with
ice crystals. These effects include: sundogs, sun pillars and halos.


Water Droplets

Optical effects resulting from the interaction of light with
water droplets. These effects include:
cloud iridescence, rainbows and a silver lining along the edge of clouds.



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