Laser altimeter (LIST) Instrument

Measurements and Applications

New technology laser system that performs spatial mapping of Earth’s surface from an orbital platform.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Laser altimeter (LIST)
Status
No longer considered
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Lidars
Geometry
Nadir-viewing
Instrument Technology
Lidar altimeter
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
Planned: 1030um
FIR (~15.0 µm - ~0.1 cm)

Instrument Missions

LIST - Lidar Surface Topography (2030 - 2033)

Instrument Measurements