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= Discrete ordinates method
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The Discrete Ordinates Method (DOM) is a numerical technique used primarily to solve radiative transfer equations (RTEs) in various applications, including heat transfer, astrophysics, atmospheric science, and optical engineering. In essence, it is a way to model how radiation—such as light or thermal energy—propagates through a medium.