Multi-factor Analysis of Reflection from Granite Surfaces

Many earlier experiments have shown that reflection from rock surfaces depends upon surface roughness,in-cidence zenith angle,viewing zenith angle,incidence azimuth and viewing azimuth. However,no research exists show-ing the interaction effects of these variables. Using granite as a model surface,we have designed an orthogonal,two level test having seven factors. Analysis of variance shows that surface roughness,relative viewing azimuth,and the in-teraction between these two factors are the largest sources of variance in our experiment. Hence we should include the interaction term in reflection models of granite.