This workshop is convened to address the current interpretative hurdles in the remote sensing of planetary atmospheres. It will serve as a dedicated forum for discussing the ambiguities and model dependencies inherent in deriving atmospheric properties, such as composition and structure, from observational data. The event aims to evaluate critically existing retrieval techniques, explore the development of more robust and sophisticated models, and foster discussions on mitigating observational biases and quantifying uncertainties. A key objective is to promote the cross-validation of methods applied to diverse targets, from well-constrained Solar System atmospheres to the often data-limited exoplanetary environments.
The primary goal is to prepare the next generation of astronomers and physicists to embark on this exciting and challenging research field. Therefore, young researchers, PhD students and post Docs, are encouraged to submit and present their idea or projects and the results of their research; the Scientific Organising Committee will select talks and posters by young presenting authors preferentially that will be published on the workshop proceedings; the friendly and welcoming location in Chianti-Tuscany will favour interactions and discussions between young researchers and invited experts offering wider question time and breaks, round table, social events.