Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
An 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.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT INSTRUMENTATION
Type:
Airborne and Spaceborne Lasers for Terrestrial Geophysical Sensing; Jan 14, 1988 - Jan 15, 1988; Los Angeles, CA; United States
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