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Marine Geodesy Volume 33, 2010 - Issue sup1: OSTM/Jason-2 Calibration/Validation
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Statistical Models and Latest Results in the Determination of the Absolute Bias for the Radar Altimeters of Jason Satellites using the Gavdos Facility

S. P. Mertikas Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Lab, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Crete, Greece
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R. T. Ioannides Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Lab, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Crete, Greece
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I. N. Tziavos Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Geodesy and Surveying, Thessaloniki, Greece
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G. S. Vergos Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Geodesy and Surveying, Thessaloniki, Greece
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W. Hausleitner Austrian Academy of Sciences, Space Research Institute, Graz, Austria
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X. Frantzis Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Lab, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Crete, Greece
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A. Tripolitsiotis Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Lab, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Crete, Greece
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P. Partsinevelos Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Lab, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Crete, Greece
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D. Andrikopoulos Geodesy and Geomatics Engineering Lab, Technical University of Crete, Chania, Crete, Greece
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Pages 114-149 | Received 06 Dec 2009, Accepted 03 Mar 2010, Published online: 09 Aug 2010

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