‘we can use altimetry to monitor the surface ocean currents’
‘satellite altimetry’
‘The global measurements to be provided by the imminent GRACE mission and by continuing efforts in satellite altimetry are expected to provide a definitive solution to this important climatological and geophysical puzzle.’
‘He has authored more than 30 journal articles on such topics as airborne laser altimetry, crustal deformation monitoring, and high-precision GPS reference networks.’
‘Laser altimetry gives much more precise measurements than radar, with a horizontal resolution of around 100 m.’
‘The records do not support the idea of a sudden acceleration, and satellite altimetry suggests almost no change of sea level during the past decade.’
‘Satellite altimetry is used to identify key habitats for other marine animals, which can then be tracked and studied.’
Origin
Late Middle English from medieval Latin altimetria.
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