The aim of this session is to explore different methods that are used to solve the canonical problem of electromagnetic scattering in complex particulate media. These numerical and experimental methods have a major impact on how knowledge is accrued on objects in our Solar System based on their scattering characteristics, with wavelengths spanning from the ultraviolet to radio, using both space-based and ground-based observing programs. Relevant laboratory measurements are essential to empirically validate physically-based parameterization, to verify selected theoretical models, to provide reference data for observations, and to support databases needed for data-analysis techniques. Exploitation of acquired experimental information is a valuable tool in target classification and quantification.

Abstracts are solicited relevant to any aspect of the spectro-polarimetric techniques, including observations, laboratory studies and modelling.