Ice sheet topography by satellite altimetry
January 1, 1978
The surface elevation of the southern Greenland ice sheet and surface features of the ice flow are obtained from the radar altimeter on the GEOS 3 satellite. The achieved accuracy in surface elevation is ???2 m. As changes in surface elevation are indicative of changes in ice volume, the mass balance of the present ice sheets could be determined by repetitive mapping of the surface elevation and the surface could be monitored to detect surging or significant changes in ice flow. ?? 1978 Nature Publishing Group.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ice sheet topography by satellite altimetry |
| DOI | 10.1038/274539a0 |
| Authors | R.L. Brooks, W. J. Campbell, R.O. Ramseier, H.R. Stanley, H.J. Zwally |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Nature |
| Index ID | 70012549 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |