Measurements and Applications
Baseline tracking data for precision geodesy. Also for calibration of radar altimeter bias. Several types used on various missions.
Full Name
Laser Retroreflector Array
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Precision orbit 
Geometry
TBD
Instrument Technology
Laser retroreflector
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format
-
Accuracy
2 cm overhead ranging
Waveband
VIS: 400 - 750 nm
| VIS (~0.40 µm - ~0.75 µm) |
LAGEOS-1 - Laser Geodynamics Satellite - 1 (1976 - 2052) |
| LAGEOS-2 - Laser Geodynamics Satellite - 2 (1992 - 2052) |