Observation, validation, and theoretical simulation are highly integrated components of atmospheric
remote sensing. Active and passive remote sensing techniques and theories for measuring
atmospheric and other environmental variables have advanced very rapidly in recent years. To serve
the calibration/validation requirements of satellite missions, ground-based and in-situ measurements
of the atmospheric components such as cloud and aerosol particles, also flourish during this time
period. At the same time, the fundamental atmospheric physics, such as light scattering and radiative
transfer in the atmosphere, has significant progress, which is critical for quantitative understanding
of remotely sensed data. To exchange the latest development of the remote sensing studies and to
nurture international collaboration on tackling emerging theoretical and observational issues in
atmospheric sciences, an international symposium on atmospheric light scattering, radiative transfer,
active and passive remote sensing, and in-situ measurements will be held in Xi'an, China during July
13-17, 2009. The symposium welcomes science community to report their latest results and discuss
future directions of atmospheric remote sensing with researchers from the world.
Xi'an, the most famous ancient capital of China, is a place full of China’s excellent scenery, rich
history and diversified culture, including the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, the magnificent
Mount Hua, the Huaqing Palace and Hot Springs, the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and wonderful
Chinese food of northwestern style. The organizing committee expects a great meeting with
atmospheric scientists from the world. |