title: Mars orbiter laser altimeter: receiver model and performance analysis.
abstract: The design, calibration, and performance of the Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) receiver are described. The MOLA measurements include the range to the surface, which is determined by the laser-pulse time of flight; the height variability within the footprint determined by the laser echo pulse width; and the apparent surface reflectivity determined by the ratio of the echo to transmitted pulse energies.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Abshire
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Afzal