Abstract
Continuum-scale equations of radiative transfer and corresponding boundary conditions are derived for a general case of a multi-component medium consisting of arbitrary-type, non-isothermal and non-uniform components in the limit of geometrical optics. The link between the discrete and continuum scales is established by volume averaging of the discrete-scale equations of radiative transfer by applying the spatial averaging theorem. Precise definitions of the continuum-scale radiative properties are formulated while accounting for the radiative interactions between the components at their interfaces. Possible applications and simplifications of the presented general equations are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2474-2480 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |