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Marine Geodesy Volume 33, 2010 - Issue sup1: OSTM/Jason-2 Calibration/Validation
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Absolute Calibration of Jason-1 and Jason-2 Altimeters in Corsica during the Formation Flight Phase

Pascal Bonnefond Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur–GeoAzur, Grasse, France
,
Pierre Exertier Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur–GeoAzur, Grasse, France
,
Olivier Laurain Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur–GeoAzur, Grasse, France
&
Gwenaele Jan Formerly at NOVELTIS, Ramonville Saint Agne, France
Pages 80-90 | Received 01 Dec 2009, Accepted 20 Apr 2010, Published online: 09 Aug 2010

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