Mars orbiter laser altimeter

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:musical_instruments
gptkbp:advances remote sensing technology
gptkbp:can_detect_changes_in surface elevation
gptkbp:collection elevation
gptkbp:contributes_to planetary science
gptkbp:design_influence subsequent Mars missions
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA's_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:has_been_instrumental_in_understanding Martian surface processes
gptkbp:has_been_used_to_analyze volcanic features
gptkbp:has_been_used_to_create digital elevation models
gptkbp:has_contributed_to_the_discovery_of ancient river valleys
gptkbp:has_contributed_to_understanding_of Martian climate
gptkbp:has_helped_identify impact craters
gptkbp:has_provided_data_on slope stability
gptkbp:has_view_of 60 degrees
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mars orbiter laser altimeter
gptkbp:instruments camera and spectrometer
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in landslide risks
gptkbp:is_capable_of_measuring surface roughness
gptkbp:is_capable_of_operating_in harsh Martian conditions
gptkbp:is_designed_to map the Martian surface
gptkbp:is_essential_for landing site selection
gptkbp:is_involved_in surface process studies
gptkbp:is_known_for Mars exploration history
gptkbp:is_known_for_its_accuracy_in elevation measurement
gptkbp:is_often_used_in other Mars instruments
gptkbp:is_part_of Mars Global Surveyor mission
gptkbp:is_referenced_in numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:is_studied_for Martian geology
gptkbp:is_utilized_in_studies_of gptkb:Martian_atmosphere
gptkbp:key gptkb:Mars_exploration
future Mars missions
gptkbp:launched_in gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:legacy Mars exploration missions.
gptkbp:map gptkb:Ice
gptkbp:mass approximately 20 kg
gptkbp:measures topography
gptkbp:operated_by solar panels
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Mars
gptkbp:operates_in near-infrared spectrum
gptkbp:operational_since 1997 to 2006
gptkbp:provides_information_on 3 D terrain models
Mars surface mapping
water ice distribution
gptkbp:range up to 10 km
gptkbp:resolution 1 meter
gptkbp:storage up to 1 GB
gptkbp:uses gptkb:optics
gptkbp:uses_a_pulse_rate_of 10 Hz
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:space_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4