GLAS/ICESat L1A Global Laser Pointing Data (HDF5), Version 33
Data set id:
GLAH04
DOI: 10.5067/ICESAT/GLAS/DATA104
This is the most recent version of these data.
Version Summary
Version Summary
For information about Version 33, visit the ICESat/GLAS Version History page
Overview
Level-1A global laser pointing data (GLAH04) contain two orbits of attitude data from the spacecraft star tracker, instrument star tracker, gyro, and laser reference system, and other spacecraft attitude data required to calculate precise laser pointing.
Parameter(s):
ATTITUDE CHARACTERISTICSVIEWING GEOMETRY
Platform(s):
ICESat
Sensor(s):
ALTIMETERS, CD, GLAS, GPS, GPS Receiver, LA, PC
Data Format(s):
HDF
Temporal Coverage:
20 February 2003 to 11 October 2009
Temporal Resolution:
Not Specified
Spatial Resolution:
- 60 m to 70 m
- 60 m to 70 m
Spatial Reference System(s):
ITRF2008
EPSG:5332
Spatial Coverage:
N:
86
S:
-86
E:
180
W:
-180
Blue outlined yellow areas on the map below indicate the spatial coverage for this data set.
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