Design procedures for using laser ranging systems in spacecraft to reflect ocean surface pulses vertically and measure spacecraft altitude with high precision are examined. Operating principles and performance experience of a prototype system are given.
Design considerations for a space-borne ocean surface laser altimeter
1972-02-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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