The GEOSAT radar altimeter is an improved version of the one flow on Seasat. The characteristics of the return signal from the ocean surface are discussed as a basis for understanding the altimetry process. The primary measurement provided by the altimeter are listed along with a description of altimeter hardware implementation. The processing and corrections to the raw measurements to yield the end-user data products are presented, followed by a summary of the altimeter's in-orbit performance.


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    Title :

    The GEOSAT Radar Altimeter


    Additional title:

    Das Radar-Hoehenmessgeraet von GEOSAT


    Contributors:
    MacArthur, J.L. (author) / Marth, P.C. (author) / Wall, J.G. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    6 Seiten, 10 Bilder, 1 Tabelle, 3 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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