Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 32, Issue 11, 1101001(2012)

Monte Carlo Radiative Transfer Modeling of Optical Lightning Signals Observed by Satellite

Hu Liqin* and Huang Fuxiang
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    Paper Information

    Category: Atmospheric Optics and Oceanic Optics

    Received: May. 2, 2012

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Aug. 8, 2012

    The Author Email: Liqin Hu (hulq@cma.gov.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/aos201232.1101001

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