­­­Electromagnetic and Light Scattering by Particles

N e w s l e t t e r

 June 2024

Issue 119

 

Call for Nominations: 2024 Francois Arago Award in Polarimetric Remote Sensing

 

We are pleased to solicit nominations for the 2024 Francois Arago Award presented by the International APOLO Project. This senior Award is intended to celebrate profound contributions by a prominent scientist to the research

field of polarimetric remote sensing.

 

Dominique Francois Jean Arago (1786-1853) was a great French physicist and astronomer as well as a prominent politician. Using his ingeniously designed optical instrumentation, he pioneered the discipline of polarimetric

observations in geophysics and astrophysics and is a founder of polarimetry as a remote sensing tool.

 

On behalf of the Francois Arago Award Committee, we invite you to nominate a highly deserving candidate for the 2024 Award. Nominations of scientists of all nationalities will be considered. Each nomination package

(to be submitted as a single PDF file) must consist of a detailed nomination letter and the nominee CV and publications list. The nomination letter must focus on the pioneering research contributions of the nominee and

an explanation of their fundamental importance. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

The Francois Arago Awardees:

2017 - Maurice Herman;

2019 - Michael Mishchenko;

2022 - Brian Cairns.

Nominations should be submitted by 1st August 2024 to Dr. Didier Tanre (Award Committee Chairman) at didier.tanre@univ-lille.fr with a copy to Dr. Oleg Dubovik at oleg.dubovik@univ-lille.fr .

The award will be presented at the forthcoming APOLO-2024 conference, 18-21 November 2024, Kyoto, Japan (https://apolo.loa.univ-lille.fr ).

 

We look forward to your nominations for the 2024 Francois Arago Award selection.

 

Didier Tanre, Chairperson of the 2024 Francois Arago Award Committee

 

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Special Issue of the Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer

 

We are still welcoming submissions for the upcoming special issue Light Pollution: Theory, Modelling and Measurements 2024 (Altmuenster Contributions).

The special issue will feature papers on Light Pollution: Theory, Modelling and Measurements and bring together the experts in the field to discuss the current state of the art and to formulate new research directions.

The special issue aims to disseminate a more intensive development in this field of research.

 

Manuscripts are due by 31 December 2024. If you need more time, or have any other questions about this special issue, you can contact me by responding to <STMJournals@author.email.elsevier.com>

You are also welcome to share this invitation with your wider network.

 

Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Read more about this special issue and how to submit.

 

Best wishes,

Dr. Miroslav Kocifaj

Executive Guest Editor

Slovak Academy of Sciences

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Open positions

 

We have two open positions at CORIA laboratory (Rouen, France), where I have recently started a project devoted to the

development of the DDA and ADDA code:

 

PhD: Weighted discretization in the discrete dipole approximation, application deadline: 30 Jun 2024,

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/236258

Postdoc: Accelerating iterative solvers in the discrete dipole approximation, application deadline: 31 Aug 2024,

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/237599

 

This is an unique opportunity to dive into full-time DDA development and become a prominent ADDA contributor. All the

details are provided at the above links (see also the files attached there).

 

Dr. Maxim Yurkin,

CNRS Researcher,

CORIA Laboratory

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Senior Radar Specialist - Satellite Payload Development

 

Location: US or EU

Job type: full-time preferred (start phase designable)

Position open for immediate hire

 

iSEE is a leader in the space industry for SSA - Space Situational Awareness - and SDA - Space Domain Awareness. iSEE mission is to keep and to guarantee mankind's access to space. Responsible use of our technology and sustainable thinking and acting are preconditions. iSEE designs a pulsed phased array radar satellite constellation for high precision orbit determination and cataloging multiple hundred thousand objects in low earth orbit as well as predicting and classifying maneuvers. Please check out our websitefor more information.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Radar Specialist to join our dynamic and global team. This role is pivotal in developing and deploying an advanced pulsed phased array radar system intended for outer space applications. If you have a passion for cutting-edge technology and space exploration, we encourage you to apply.

 

Our values:

We believe great teams build great companies. 3 of 4 people from our founding team have been working together for over 14 years. We prefer smart, agile and flexible over just hard working. For the best of humanity, we are combining high tech like radar, AI and digital twin and strive to use our technology responsibly. Our goal is to build sustainable solutions for low earth orbit operators.

 

Your key responsibilities:

● Design and develop a pulsed phased array radar system to serve as a payload for satellite applications.

● Collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists to integrate radar systems into satellite platforms.

● Conduct simulations and modeling of radar performance in various space environments including a full system digital twin.

● Lead the validation and verification processes for the radar system, ensuring reliability and functionality in outer space conditions.

● Manage documentation and reporting on project progress and technical findings.

● Provide technical guidance and support for the launch and operational phases of the satellite.

● Presentations for customers and investors

 

Your qualifications:

● Master degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

● Proven experience in radar systems engineering, particularly with pulsed phased array technologies.

● Strong background in digital signal processing, RF/microwave engineering, and antenna design.

● Experience with software tools for radar simulation and analysis, such as MATLAB, ANSYS or similar.

● Familiarity with space environment challenges, including radiation effects on electronic systems.

● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication and negotiation skills.

● Ability to work collaboratively in a global team and manage projects with minimal supervision.

● Willingness to travel as required

 

Your desirable skills:

● PhD in a related engineering field with specific research on radar technology.

● Published work or significant contributions to the field of radar systems for space applications.

● Experience with satellite bus systems and payload integration.

● Strong understanding of space industry components, technology, and market dynamics.

 

Your benefits:

● Competitive salary.

● Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

● Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic industry.

● Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.

● Participation in groundbreaking projects in outer space technology.

 

Application process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, and any publications or documents that demonstrate expertise in radar systems and send it to christian.federspiel@isee-space.ai

iSEE is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.