"Φ" is a continuous function. This function is not linear...
Opponent: You: “Total En absorbed = Φ π r² ( 1 – a ) S W – where Φ = 0,47 for smooth surface planets and moons, and Φ = 1 for rough surface planets and moons.” That “either/or” choice does not conform to common sense nor reality – at bare minimum, it should be a continuous function. Answer: ” it should be a continuous function” – Of course the "Φ" is a continuous function. This function is not linear.. It is a function depending on the spherical shape, and also depending on surface’s roughness. The Solar Irradiation Accepting Factor (SIAF), the "Φ" is an average surface value, which differs for every planet and moon. Every planet and moon has its own surface the distinguished smoothness or roughness properties. The factor "Φ" is a two arguments function: 1). the spherical shape's, 2). and the level's of smoothnes or roughness. Thus, From some smoothness level on, it is the spherical shape the dominant, the decisive factor. The more smoothness doesn’t change that. And, From some roughne
22 June 2025