Open AccessSpace-based Lasers for Remote Sensing Applications
Author(s) -
Anthony W. Yu
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
imaging and applied optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1364/aio.2011.aima2
Subject(s) - remote sensing , laser , lidar , planet , computer science , space exploration , earth observation , earth remote sensing , aerospace engineering , astrobiology , environmental science , systems engineering , geology , engineering , physics , optics , satellite , astronomy , high resolution
There are currently three operational lidar systems orbiting the Earth, the Moon and the planet Mercury gathering scientific data and images to form a better understanding of our Earth and solar system. In this paper we will present an overview of the spaceborne laser programs and offer insights into future spaceborne lasers for remote sensing applications.
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