Pulse spreading and range correction analysis for satellite laser ranging
Abstract
The pulse spreading resulting from light detection and ranging measurements of the range to earth-orbiting satellites is described. An analysis quantifying this pulse spreading and the calculation of corrections to be applied to the lidar range determination of satellites is detailed.
- Publication:
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Applied Optics
- Pub Date:
- September 1990
- DOI:
- 10.1364/AO.29.003597
- Bibcode:
- 1990ApOpt..29.3597S
- Keywords:
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- Laser Ranger/Tracker;
- Optical Radar;
- Poseidon Satellite;
- Range Errors;
- Satellite Tracking;
- Topex;
- Earth Orbits;
- French Space Program;
- Nasa Space Programs;
- Retroreflectors;
- Lasers and Masers;
- LIDAR;
- SATELLITES;
- SPACE OPTICS;
- PULSES;
- RANGING