Original papers are encouraged on, but are not limited to, the following topics: 

• space-based systems 

• terrestrial and airborne links 

• short range optical interconnects 

• modulated retroreflective communications 

• sensor network communications 

• through water optical communications 

• free-space optical sensing including identification of friend or foe 

• modulation techniques and formats 

• pointing, acquisition, and tracking 

• atmospheric effects and compensation techniques 

• transmitters, receivers, and subsystems 

• laboratory demonstration hardware 

• cyber security implications of free space optical systems 

• free space optical links to drones/UAVs 

• present and future systems.