Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter: receiver model and performance analysis

Authors
Abshire, JB Sun, XL Afzal, RS
Citation
Jb. Abshire et al., Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter: receiver model and performance analysis, APPL OPTICS, 39(15), 2000, pp. 2449-2460
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
APPLIED OPTICS
ISSN journal
00036935 → ACNP
Volume
39
Issue
15
Year of publication
2000
Pages
2449 - 2460
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-6935(20000520)39:15<2449:MOLARM>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The design, calibration, and performance of the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimete r (MOLA) receiver are described. The MOLA measurements include the range to the surface, which is determined by the laser-pulse time of flight; the he ight Variability within the footprint determined by the laser echo pulse wi dth; and the apparent surface reflectivity determined by the ratio of the e cho to transmitted pulse energies. OCIS codes: 280.3640, 280.3400, 120.1880 , 350.6090, 040.6040, 120.0280.