USGS: Science Topics: altimetry measurement

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Altimetry measurement

The measurement of altitude, or height above mean sea level, using instruments such as aneroid barometers and radar altimeters.

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Hurricane and extreme storm impact studies: coastal and nearshore mapping with oblique aerial video and still photography [New Window]: Information on video and still photography used to supplement laser altimetry measurements of the coast. The photography is used for recognizing geomorphic and cultural features impacted by storms. Links to photo collections of hurricanes and El Nino.

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