A laser profilometer for digital terrain mappingA preliminary design of a space-based decimeter accuracy ranging instrument is described along with the ranging subsystem, the pointing subsystem, and attitude reference. The measurement capabilities including ranging accuracy, the signal-to-noise ratio for water, ice, and solid Earth, footprint size, and atmospheric effects are defined and the overall system with its advantages and disadvantages are summarized.
Document ID
19800011091
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rubin, B. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Fitzmaurice, M. W. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: AGARD Terrain Profiles and Contours in Electromagnetic Wave Propagation