Light scattering and radiative transfer are fundamental disciplines and play a central role in remote sensing of the Earth system and in quantifying radiative effects and feedbacks associated with atmospheric and oceanic.

This session aims to bring together advances in both theoretical and applied aspects of light scattering, radiative transfer, and remote sensing. We invite contributions spanning fundamental developments to practical applications across atmospheric, oceanic, and land remote sensing.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Electromagnetic scattering by non-spherical particles such as dust aerosols, ice crystals, and hydrosols
• Radiative transfer theory and numerical methods spanning the ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and microwave spectral regions
• Advances in computational methods, including machine learning and high-performance computing, to accelerate light scattering and radiative transfer simulations
• Retrieval algorithm development and uncertainty quantification for satellite, airborne, and ground-based observations
• Applications to climate and environmental studies, including radiative forcing, energy balance, and data assimilation.

• OS - Ocean Sciences
• P - Planetary Sciences