SLR
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SLR (Satellite Laser Ranging) is a geodetic technique that measures the distance to satellites using laser pulses to precisely determine Earth’s shape, rotation, and reference frames.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
geodetic technique
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space geodetic technique ⓘ |
| accuracy | millimeter-level range precision ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
Global Geodetic Observing System
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International Terrestrial Reference Frame NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coordinatedBy | International Laser Ranging Service NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dataType | two-way laser range measurements ⓘ |
| environmentalLimitation |
clear-sky conditions
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nighttime operation for many stations ⓘ |
| epochOfDevelopment | 1960s ⓘ |
| fullName | Satellite Laser Ranging NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| measurementMode | two-way ranging ⓘ |
| measurementPrinciple | time-of-flight of laser pulses ⓘ |
| measures | distance to satellites ⓘ |
| network | global network of SLR stations ⓘ |
| observes |
Earth observation satellites
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artificial Earth satellites ⓘ geodetic satellites ⓘ navigation satellites ⓘ |
| primaryPurpose |
determination of Earth’s rotation
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precise determination of Earth’s shape ⓘ realization of terrestrial reference frames ⓘ |
| provides |
Earth orientation parameters
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geocenter motion information ⓘ information on Earth rotation variations ⓘ information on postglacial rebound ⓘ information on sea level change ⓘ information on tectonic plate motion ⓘ low-degree Earth gravity field coefficients ⓘ precise satellite orbits ⓘ scale of the International Terrestrial Reference Frame ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Doppler Orbitography and Radiopositioning Integrated by Satellite
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Global Navigation Satellite Systems NERFINISHED ⓘ Very Long Baseline Interferometry NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires |
accurate station coordinates
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ground-based laser stations ⓘ high-precision timing systems ⓘ high-stability clocks ⓘ precise satellite ephemerides ⓘ satellites equipped with retroreflectors ⓘ |
| usedFor |
calibration of other space geodetic techniques
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fundamental physics experiments ⓘ monitoring of station coordinates ⓘ realization of global geodetic reference frames ⓘ satellite orbit determination ⓘ tests of general relativity ⓘ time transfer support ⓘ validation of gravity field models ⓘ |
| uses | laser pulses ⓘ |
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