Applications of spaceborne laser ranger on EOSAn account is given of the design concept and potential applications in science and engineering of the spaceborne laser ranging and altimeter apparatus employed by the Geodynamics Laser Ranging System; this is scheduled for 1997 launch as part of the multiple-satellite Earth Observing System. In the retrograding mode for geodynamics, the system will use a Nd:YAG laser's green and UV output for distance determination to ground retroreflectors. Engineering applications encompass land management and long-term ground stability studies relevant to nuclear power plant, pipeline, and aqueduct locations.
Document ID
19890028507
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Degnan, John J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Cohen, Steven C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: Airborne and Spaceborne Lasers for Terrestrial Geophysical Sensing