Satellite Altimetry Over Oceans and Land Surfaces

"Satellite Earth Observation is critical to understand planet processes, particularly those that are changing at human scales as a result of our interaction with natural cycles. Accurate measurements of oceans and ice heights are very important to understand the impacts of climate warming on oceans and coastal areas. Drs. Detlef Stammer and Anny Cazenave have gather an impressive list of scientists working on satellite altimetry to offer an excellent vision on the satellite altimeter missions and their relevant applications. A very recommended reading for oceanography, hydrology, climate and remote sensing students."
—Emilio Chuvieco, University of Alcalá, editor in chief of Remote Sensing of Environment, Alcalá de Henares, Spain

"This book will be for many years the central resource for users of satellite altimetry data. Anyone interested in how the measurements are accomplished and how they can be used in any of these scientific fields---including the greatly improved knowledge of the oceanic general circulation and its consequences---will find reading this book an essential step."
— Carl Wunsch, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

"This book is a timely update on the current state of knowledge on the use of space-based altimeters for the study of oceans, coasts, polar regions and inland water bodies. The book is comprehensive in treatment of all subjects related to space-based altimeters. There are about 90 global experts serving as co-authors. They have been in the forefront of advancing the science and technology of satellite altimeters and their application, including data assimilation and operational oceanography, during the past few decades. As such, the book and its contents benefit greatly from the knowledge, expertise and first-hand experience of its authors. The book can serve as a combination of text and reference for teaching and research, especially for graduate students and early career scholars