Satellite Altimetry Over Oceans and Land Surfaces

<p>Satellite remote sensing in particular by radar altimetry is a crucial technique for observations of the ocean surface and of many aspects of land surfaces and of paramount importance for climate and environmental studies. This book provides a state-of-the-art overview of the satellite altimetry techniques and related missions and reviews the most-up-to date applications to ocean dynamics and sea level. It also discusses related space-based observations of the ocean surface and of the marine geoid as well as applications of satellite altimetry to the cryosphere and land surface waters; operational oceanography and its applications to navigation fishing and defense.</p>