Propagation Through and Characterization of Atmospheric and Oceanic Phenomena (pcAOP)

Propagation Through and Characterization of Atmospheric and Oceanic Phenomena (pcAOP) explores laser systems that propagate light through the atmosphere and oceans, along with novel methods of characterizing, modeling and simulating the impact of these environments on light propagation.

This topical meeting covers the effects of optical turbulence, aerosols, meteorological and other environmental phenomena on light propagation, techniques to mitigate and compensate for these effects and optical test ranges around the world.  Fundamental progress in characterizing, modeling and simulating these environments enhances the community’s understanding of the impact and improves the ability to design and build more resilient optical systems that perform better. Novel techniques, including machine learning methods to address the above challenges, fall within the scope of this topical.

Presented work will include applications such as astronomical imaging, ground-based imaging of satellites, free-space optical communication, lidar, laser-based remote monitoring of the environment and long-range passive and active imaging.  Presenters are encouraged to share their experiences relating to the research challenges in these application areas.

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Chairs

Santasri Bose-Pillai

Air Force Institute of Technology, United States,
General Chair

Jason Schmidt

MZA Associates Corporation, United States,
General Chair

Dario Perez

Pontificia Univ Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile,
Program Chair

Anand Sarma

IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India,
Program Chair

Committee Members

• Santasri Bose-Pillai, Air Force Institute of Technology, United States, General Chair
• Jason Schmidt, MZA Associates Corporation, United States, General Chair
• Dario Perez, Pontificia Univ Catolica de Valparaiso, Chile, Program Chair
• Anand Sarma, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India, Program Chair