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ICESat-II, Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite II
Pages 19-19

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... Although sea ice extent has been monitored by satellite since the 1970s, no comparable record exists for ice thickness. Laser altimetry is also the preferred technique for measuring ice volume over large areas and long time periods.
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  • ice sheets
  • ice thickness
  • laser altimetry
  • antarctic ice
  • ice volume

  • ice sheet
  • data provided
  • comparable record
  • enable scientists
  • unique record

  • measuring ice
  • record exists
  • ice extent
  • ice data
  • ice elevation

  • provide data
  • singlechannel lidar
  • proven useful
  • preferred technique
  • forest canopies

  • lidar technology
  • time periods
  • gps navigation


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