Dynamic oceanography
Subject
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Series
RGO Satellite Laser Ranger Project and PIMS Project papers, 1976-1988 and 1995-1998
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 93
Scope and Contents
Laser ranging is one of the most accurate techniques for observing orbits of artificial satellites. The state-of-the-art Satellite Laser Ranging System (SLR) at RGO Herstmonceux began operations in October 1983 and is considered one of the best installations of its kind worldwide. As part of the International Laser Ranging Service (ILRS), the data obtained with the RGO’s SLR system is made available to researchers worldwide within 1-2 hours. On average during the year the SLR system observes...
Dates:
1976-1988 and 1995-1998
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