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ICESat: Science Mission

ICESat: Science Mission

Table of Contents:

ICESat Science Rational ICE Sheet Growth/Shrinkage Sea Level Rise Response To Climate Change Measurement Method Earth's Dynamic Ice

Clouds and Aerosols Land Surface and Vegetation Geoscience Laser Altimeter System Mission Operations Acronyms and References Acknowledgements Introduction To Ice