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A reviewis provided of forward modeling capabilities and requirements in connection with remote sensing of the environment. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of the problem and on discussion of recent developments. The planeparallel radiative transfer model is used as a specific example of a forward model that is simple yet very useful. A solution to this forward model is outlined by using the discrete ordinate method. A linearized version of this discrete ordinate solution that provides analytic weighting functions or Jacobians in addition to radiances is also briefly discussed. This provides a framework for a discussion of computational resource and accuracy requirements.
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Stamnes, K. (2003). A Review of Forward-Modeling Requirements. In: Guzzi, R. (eds) Exploring the Atmosphere by Remote Sensing Techniques. Lecture Notes in Physics, vol 607. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-36536-2_3
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