Estimation of mean sea surfaces in the North Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian Ocean using GEOS-3 altimeter dataThe sea surface heights above the reference ellipsoid were determined for several regions of the world's ocean using data from the radar altimeter on board the GEOS-3 satellite in conjunction with precise orbital position information derived from laser data. The resolution of the estimated sea surfaces varied from 0.25 degrees off the east coast of the United States to about 2 degrees in the Indian Ocean near Australia. The rms crossover discrepancy after adjustment varied from 30 cm to 70 cm depending on geographic location. Comparison of the altimeter derived mean sea surface in the North Atlantic with the 5 x 5 ft GEM-8 detailed gravimetric geoid indicated a relative consistency of better than one meter.
Document ID
19800053560
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Marsh, J. G. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Geodynamics Branch, Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Martin, T. V. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Mccarthy, J. J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Chovitz, P. J. (EG & G Washington Analytical Services Center Inc., Riverdale, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Subject Category
Oceanography
Meeting Information
Meeting: The use of artificial satellites for geodesy and geodynamics. Volume 2