On the retrieval of the specular reflection in GNSS carrier observations for ocean altimetry

• Published in: Radio science Vol. 47; no. 6
• Main Authors: Semmling, A M, Schmidt, T, Wickert, J, Schön, S, Fabra, F, Cardellach, E, Rius, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Washington Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.12.2012
• Subjects: Digital signal processors; Geodetics; Physical oceanography; Radio

This paper presents an altimetric method for ocean monitoring by remote sensing. It uses carrier observations of reflected GNSS signals. The method is illustrated in a simulation study and applied to a long term experiment yielding an ocean tide spectrum. The altimetric concept is based on residual...