Sep 15, 1999 · The first altimetry mission was Geos-3, from 1975 to 1978, which had an accuracy of 100 cm. Seasat, which only operated for about three months in 1978, was twice as accurate (50 cm). The …

Jul 15, 2021 · In 2018 we celebrated 25 years of development of radar altimetry, and the progress achieved by this methodology in the fields of global and coastal oc…

Altimetry for polar ice caps started in 1991 with the launch of the European satellite ERS-1. In almost 25 years, this instrument has allowed us to make progress on numerous subjects. However, relatively …

Satellite altimetry is defined as a technique for measuring heights of the Earth's surface from a satellite, primarily focused on sea surface height, with an accuracy of about ±1 cm on a global scale. It …

Jul 1, 2021 · In-situ sea level observation through tide gauges remains the best approach for long-term coastal sea level study. • Satellite altimetry is suitable for contemporary sea level observations at …

Jul 1, 2025 · In recent decades, satellite altimetry has become a valuable supplement for inland water applications. This technology has enabled remote and regular observation of water levels over lakes, …

Laser altimetry is defined as the use of lidar to measure distances to a target by emitting laser pulses and analyzing the reflected signals, allowing for precise topographical mapping of planetary surfaces. …

Nov 1, 2025 · In order to bring the altimetry and the hydrology communities together, there is the need for an inland water Thematic Data Product (TDP) that strengthens the space-hydrology thematic, …

Coastal Altimetry: Selected Case Studies from Asian Shelf Seas provides information on developments over the past decade in the processing of remotely sensed altimetry in coastal areas, with an …

Mar 1, 2025 · The first section is dedicated to the outcomes of the altimetry comparison between radar altimetry and GG-R measurements. Subsequently, the second subsection offers a similar analysis …