Delay/doppler Radar Altimeter in Littoral Regions
Abstract
Recent discovery of the delay/Doppler technique (Raney, 1996) opens new opportunities for radar altimetry. This new technique promises relatively fine spatial resolution, greater precision, substantially improved tracking and measurement accuracy near coastlines and surface feature contrasts, and reduced on-board power requirements. These attributes should translate into better performance from a smaller, less expensive instrument, a prediction that as of now is untested. The main thrust of this and related projects is to respond to that challenge: demonstrate that the delay/Doppler altimeter is a compelling candidate for an advanced instrument that would meet the requirements of future satellite radar altimeter missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA628208
Entities
People
- R. K. Raney
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University