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Design considerations for a space-borne ocean surface laser altimeterDesign 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.
Document ID
19730006650
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Plotkin, H. H. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1972
Publication Information
Publication: NOAA Sea Surface Topography from Space, Vol. 1
Subject Category
Masers
Accession Number
73N15377
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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