Remote detection and characterization of laser beams propagating in maritime atmospheres is discussed. A model for off-axis scattered laser light based on Mie scattering from maritime aerosols is presented and compared with angle and time-resolved measurements from a pulsed laser source. We demonstrate that the direction of the source can be determined from the angle-resolved intensity and that the beam direction can be determined from arrival times of the scattered signals if the position of the laser source is known.

is a middle school science teacher and department chair at Pershing Middle School in the San Diego Unified School District, where she teaches eighth grade physics and chemistry. Beyond the classroom, Kellie serves as a trainer, teacher-leader, curriculum evaluator and assists in the screening process for the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Her professional experience includes working as a staff developer for the Middle School Science Education Leadership Initiative (MSSELI), the California Math and Science Partnership program, and the San Diego Unified School District; presenting regularly at NSTA's national conference as well as state and regional science education conferences, and working with WestEd's K12 Alliance. She is also actively involved in STEM outreach with local professionals in the science community. She is the recipient of the California State Science Fair Teacher of the Year, the San Diego Science Alliance Partnership Teacher of the Year, and the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair Teacher of the Year awards. Kellie's passion for using interactive notebooks in the science classroom grew out of her desire to improve student learning and to provide students with a method for organizing their metacognitive thoughts. She believes that the students are scientists, therefore they should act like scientists and document their findings and ideas. Susan Benson, Pershing Middle School Susan is an eighth grade science teacher. For seven years she has guided students through their mandatory school science fair, into the county science fair and even to the state science fair. She has collaborated with science professionals for 2 years during science fair and has enjoyed seeing her students improved investigation and experimental skills. Heather Marie McCormick, Pershing Middle School This is Heather's second year with the science fair program at Pershing Middle School. As a new teacher, the professionals and scientists have been very helpful. She enjoys guiding the students through the scientific method and has seen many successes in the school and county science fair.

and a Senior Scientist in SDSU's Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education. As a nationally recognized materials developer and leader of professional development, she has been the PI or co-PI on many NSF grants in science. She has developed and implemented numerous content and pedagogical workshops for K-12 teachers, and is a lead author of the nationally disseminated middle school curriculum Interactions in Physical Science. Bendall is currently one of the PIs on an NSF research and development grant aimed at identifying learning progressions in elementary teachers and students in the domain of scientific inquiry.

is a native San Diegan and enjoys the beach and the Southern California weather. Ms. Deckard graduated top of her class in Physics from San Diego State University in 1983. She enjoyed learning so much that she kept going back for more and received a Master's in Physics and a Master's in Mathematics. Ms. Deckard has been working at SPAWAR Systems Center for over 30 years. She has worked in the areas of acoustics, lasers, surveillance, bullet tracking and RF exploitation. She has received numerous Navy awards for her efforts in research. Ms. Deckard is also an instructor in physics and math at local colleges and universities. Currently, Ms. Deckard is active in creating a culture of STEM excitement through enabling Department of Defense scientists and engineers to reach out to the local K-12 community. Ms. Deckard also works closely with colleges and universities to promote more science and technology advancement. Ms. Deckard is a strong advocate for inspiring females to pursue science and engineering degrees and is active in the local Society of Women Engineers section.