The principles and performance experience of laser satellite ranging systems developed and operated at Goddard Space Flight Center are reviewed and extrapolated to possible space borne altimetry systems. A representative list of design parameters is presented. (Author)


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    Title :

    Design Considerations for a Spaceborne Ocean Surface Laser Altimeter


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    Publication date :

    1972


    Size :

    28 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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