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Created: 2019-09-04T12:02:37

laser altimeters  

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  • Information A laser altimeter emits laser pulses, which are reflected from the ground surface; part of the reflected radiation returns and is detected by the instrument; then, the distance from the ground surface can be calculated considering the speed of light.

    Created: 8/31/20

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