Commission F: Wave Propagation and Remote Sensing
Officers (2024 - 2026)
Description
Commission F encompasses radio-meteorology, radio-oceanography, and remote sensing of non-ionized media. The Commission encourages:
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The study of all aspects of wave propagation at all frequencies in a non-ionized environment:
- wave propagation over the Earth's surface,
- wave propagation in, and interaction with, the neutral atmosphere,
- wave interaction with the Earth's surface, oceans, land, and ice,
- wave propagation through, and scattering by, the subsurface medium,
- characterization of the environment as it affects wave phenomena;
- The application of the results of these studies, particularly in the areas of remote sensing and communications;
- The appropriate cooperation with other URSI Commissions and other relevant organizations.
Past Chairs
- David Kunkee (2024-2026)
- Thomas Hanley (2022-2023)
- Kamal Sarabandi (2018-2021)
- Michael Newkirk (2015-2017)
- V. Chandrasekar (2012-2014)
- Albin Gasiewski (2009-2011)
- Roger Lang (2006-2008)
- Kenneth Anderson (2003-2005)
- Edgeworth R. Westwater (2000-2002)
- Wolfhard Vogel (1997-1999)
- Julius Goldhirsh (1994-1996)
- Juergen H. (Hans) Richter (1991-1993)
- Calvin T. Swift (1988-1990)
- Richard K. Moore (1985-1987)
- Earl E. Gossard (1982-1984)
- Robert K. Crane (1979-1981)
- A. H. LaGrone (1976-1978)
- Isadore Katz (1974-1975)
Note: During the 1974 and 1975 NRSM's, the commissions were numbered as I-VIII. Commission II (Radio and Non-Ionized Media) later became Commission F.