Satellite laser ranging

J. Pereira Osorio

doi:10.1117/12.57731

1 March 1992 Satellite laser ranging

J. Pereira Osorio

Proceedings Volume 1524, Bioptics: Optics in Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57731
Event: Bioptics: Optics in Biomedicine and Environmental Studies, 1991, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

Laser ranging to satellites is one of the most precise methods for positio ning on the surface of the Earth. Reference is made to the need for precise posi tioning and to the improvement brought by the use of space techniques. Satellite Laser Ranging system is then described and in view of the high precision of the results derived from its measurements comments are made to some of the more important applications: high precision networks tectonic plate motion polar motion and earth''s rotation. Finally plans for system improvement in the near future are also presented.

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J. Pereira Osorio "Satellite laser ranging", Proc. SPIE 1524, Bioptics: Optics in Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences, (1 March 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57731

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