Studies of laser ranging to the TOPEX satelliteA collaborative effort of NASA and CNES will lead to the launching of the 'TOPEX' ocean topography experiment satellite in the early 1990s; the satellite will employ two onboard altimeters whose calibration may be accomplished by a worldwide lidar tracking network that is projected to enter into operation in the 1990s. Attention is presently given to a computer model of the use of different ground-based lidar systems, in conjunction with retroreflector array designs, for TOPEX satellite calibration.
Document ID
19890028442
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schwartz, Jon A. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command And Tracking
Meeting Information
Meeting: Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies