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Satellite altimetry applicationsIn satellite altimetry the highly stable platform provided by a satellite is utilized as a moving reference system from which vertical measurements to the ocean surface are made. Satellite altimetry applications are related to geoid determination, questions concerning the consideration of local topography, geological-structure studies, investigations regarding the distribution of wave heights, current detection, and the mapping of land topography.
Document ID
19750052391
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Mcgoogan, J. T.
(NASA Wallops Flight Center Wallops Island, Va., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Oceanography
Meeting Information
Meeting: Microwaves in service to man; International Microwave Symposium
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Start Date: May 12, 1975
End Date: May 14, 1975
Accession Number
75A36463
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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