2005•Cehui kexueRequires access

Introduction to principle of ICESAT/GLAS laser altimetry and its applications

Pengfei Cheng

Open publisher page 4 citations

Abstract

The basic principle of ICESAT satellite is introduced in this paper.The precision of the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System mounted on the satellite is analyzed.The possible applications of ICESAT/GLAS in the geoscience researches are also discussed.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

The basic principle of ICESAT satellite is introduced in this paper.The precision of the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System mounted on the satellite is analyzed.The possible applications of ICESAT/GLAS in the geoscience researches are also discussed.

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 4 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

The basic principle of ICESAT satellite is introduced in this paper.The precision of the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System mounted on the satellite is analyzed.The possible applications of ICESAT/GLAS in the geoscience researches are also discussed.

Key concepts: Altimeter, Remote sensing, Satellite, Satellite altimetry, Geodesy, Geography, Geology, Engineering

Related papers

Back to paper searchBrowse research topicsOriginal source
Introduction to principle of ICESAT/GLAS laser altimetry and its applications — Research Paper | ScholarLens