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.


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    Title :

    Design considerations for a space-borne ocean surface laser altimeter


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    Publication date :

    1972-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English


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