Abstract
The relatively new technique of laser altimetry, the measurement of Earth surface elevation by timing the propagation interval and digitizing the echo of short laser pulses, is in transition from an airborne remote sensing activity to space-based measurements of global topography. Space-based laser altimeters not only measure distance to the Earth's surface along the nadir track of a host spacecraft, but conduct a surface lidar investigation to reveal the complex shapes of land surface and its vegetation cover. Multi-beam concepts extend the coverage and accuracy of space applications of laser altimetry.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
