Design status of a combined Ka-band altimeter/radiometer

In preparation of the post ENVISAT and Jason-2 altimetry missions, Alcatel has completed a phase A study for CNES on a new class of altimeter. A major objective is to propose a combined altimeter and radiometer at minimum cost, size and power consumption compatible with a micro satellite (

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Main Authors: Caubet, E., Pralippou, L.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Altimetry
Bandwidth
Costs
Energy consumption
Frequency
High power amplifiers
Microwave radiometry
Oceans
Sampling methods
Satellite broadcasting
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Summary:In preparation of the post ENVISAT and Jason-2 altimetry missions, Alcatel has completed a phase A study for CNES on a new class of altimeter. A major objective is to propose a combined altimeter and radiometer at minimum cost, size and power consumption compatible with a micro satellite (
DOI:10.1109/IGARSS.2001.976108