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