Quantitative error assessment of radiative transfer approximations of acoustic wave energies in unbounded and bounded random media

Key Points

• Quantitative error assessment shows notable discrepancies in acoustic wave energies in random media, affecting accuracy.
• A maximum error of 15% was observed when comparing extensive radiative transfer approximations under specific conditions.
• Methods included analyzing error propagation in both bounded and unbounded random media utilizing advanced computational techniques.
• Results highlight the importance of refining radiative transfer models to enhance predictions in complex environments.