Phrases with «laser altimetry»

"Laser altimetry" refers to the use of laser technology to measure the altitude or height of the Earth's surface or objects on it. It involves sending laser pulses towards the target and measuring the time it takes for the pulses to bounce back. This helps in creating detailed three-dimensional maps or models of the terrain or detecting changes in the topography over time. Full definition

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Sentences with «laser altimetry»

Aircraft use laser altimetry to measure changes in surface elevation. (skepticalscience.com)
The data come from laser altimetry measurements that were taken by the now defunct ICESat and, more recently, by aircraft. (scientificamerican.com)
His work, published today in the journal Nature Communications, involved gauging the thickness and height of the ice via radar and laser altimetry instruments utilized in NASA's Operation IceBridge and earlier NASA airborne campaigns. (sciencedaily.com)
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Phrases with «laser altimetry»

Sentences with «laser altimetry»

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