radar altimetry
radar altimetry The measurement of the surface relief of a planetary body by recording the travel time of reflected
radar waves. The most spectacular success of the technique has been the establishment of the detailed surface topography of
Venus by the US probes Pioneer Venus 1 and 2 launched in 1978, and the Soviet Venera 15 and 16 launched in 1983. Radar scanning of the Earth's surface from aircraft or satellites provides information on topography, vegetation cover, and
lithology, and is particularly valuable where cloud cover prevents normal surveying. Over the oceans, Seasat altimetry data provide information on wave height and motion, and on ocean
bathymetry, and assist in definition of the
geoid.
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Monte Rosa gives Birkbeck a Kelso tonic
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 11/11/2004; ; 633 words
; ...a much better pick-me-up than two paracetamol so Monte Rosa's victory at Kelso yesterday was just what the doctor...whose jockey Dobbin went on to land a double aboard Monte Rosa and Rising Generation. Formerly owned by the late Alistair...
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S&P Affirms Monte Rosa Capital's A-1+ Commercial Paper Rating.
PR Newswire; 9/20/1999; 539 words
; ...affirmed its 'A-1'-plus commercial paper rating on Monte Rosa Capital Corp. The affirmation is based on the following...credit support provided by cash collateral account for Monte Rosa Capital; and -- Hedging arrangements with financial...
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S&P Affirms Monte Rosa Capital's A-1+ Comm Paper Rtg.
Business Wire; 9/20/1999; 511 words
; ...affirmed its 'A-1'-plus commercial paper rating on Monte Rosa Capital Corp. The affirmation is based on the following...credit support provided by cash collateral account for Monte Rosa Capital; and -- Hedging arrangements with financial...
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The rough with the smooth Seize the moment and ski Italy's untamed Monte Rosa, while the snow is perfect, says Adam Ruck
Newspaper article from: The Sunday Telegraph London; 2/25/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...pistes. We resisted all these temptations and went for Monte Rosa, at the eastern end of the Aosta Valley. Here, lift...lawyers for a helicopter drop close to the summit of the Monte Rosa, for 8,200 vertical feet and two hours of uninterrupted...
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Relax with Rosa for a bit of piste and quiet.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England); 11/22/1997; ; 514 words
; ...in throbbing discos, then read no further. But if a tranquil mountain village sounds appealing, a ski resort in the Monte Rosa region of Italy might be right up your street. High up in the Ayas valley, Champoluc is one Italy's better kept secrets...
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Boys track and field OAL INVITATIONAL at Edwards Stadium TEAM SCORES- -1, James Logan, 90; 2, Castlemont 44; 3, McClymonds 39; 4, Junipero Serra 34; 5, Stagg 33; 6, Santa Rosa 32; 7, Pinole Valley 30; 8, Maria Carrillo 28; 9, Archbishop Riordan 25; 10, Dee
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 4/4/2004; 700+ words
; ...Skyline 26; 8, Milpitas 24; 9, Monte Vista 24; 10, Santa Rosa 24. 100--1, Jennifer Nash...Granite Bay 10:06.91; 3, Santa Rosa 10:19.94; 4, Castro Valley...Logan 13:25.44; 6, Santa Rosa 13:26.32. PV--1, Emely...
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Monte Carlo Antiquites: Salon International des Antiquaires.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Apollo; 8/1/2004; 700+ words
; The ninth Monte-Carlo Antiquites International...at the Espace Fontvieille, Monte-Carlo and is the occasion...Jasre Gems & Joyaux, Monte-Carlo [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED...panel, 50 x 70 cm Galeria Rosa, Monte-Carlo [ILLUSTRATION...
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Munoz paces MV over Freedom Munoz paces Monte Vista
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 12/3/2005; ; 540 words
; ...times and had one assist as Monte Vista High scored a convincing...a short time later, giving Monte Vista all the goals it would...Jack Griffin adding assists. Monte Vista went to 3-1 with the...4. BOYS BASKETBALL SANTA ROSA -- Monte Vista got 18 points...
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Logan starts with tough Monte Vista
Newspaper article from: Oakland Tribune; 9/11/2008; ; 594 words
; ...losses came to Cardinal Newman- Santa Rosa and Monte Vista. "It's one of those things...It starts today with a meeting at Monte Vista at 7 p.m., marking the...semifinals of the NCS playoffs. Monte Vista also made a run to the semifinals...
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Texico faces Santa Rosa in 2A state opener.
Newspaper article from: Clovis News Journal (Clovis, NM); 5/16/2007; 622 words
; ...and face third-seeded Santa Rosa (18-5) in a noon quarterfinal...Estancia faces Penasco and Monte del Sol takes on Eunice. Texico played Santa Rosa in a season-opening tournament...regional last weekend at Santa Rosa. They routed Tularosa 17...
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Monte Rosa
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Monte Rosa , massif, in the Pennine Alps, on the Swiss-Italian border. Its highest peak, the Dufourspitze, 15...side is covered by glaciers. A nuclear research laboratory has been established on the Italian side of Monte Rosa.
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Alps
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...highest western peaks are Mont Blanc, Mont Pelvoux, Monte Viso, and the Gran Paradiso; the chief routes across...Bavarian alps. The principal peaks of the Central Alps are Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, the Finsteraarhorn, the Jungfrau...
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Italy
Encyclopedia entry from: Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
...chain. They include Mont Blanc (4,807 m/15,771 ft), on the French border; Monte Rosa (Dufourspitze, 4,634 m/15,203 ft) and the Matterhorn (Monte Cervino, 4,478 m/14,692 ft), on the Swiss border; and Gran Paradiso (4...
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Switzerland
Encyclopedia entry from: Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
...which flow into the Adriatic and the Black seas, respectively. The highest point in Switzerland is the Dufourspitze of Monte Rosa at 4,634 m (15,203 ft); the lowest is the shore of Lake Maggiore at less than 195 m (640 ft). The second...
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Valle d' Aosta
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...province. A high Alpine country, the Valle d'Aosta includes the Italian slopes of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, and Monte Rosa; its highest peak is the Gran Paradiso. The population, much of which is French-speaking, is concentrated in the...
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