How MLA Works
NASA Mercury Laser Altimeter MLA is shown ranging to Mercury surface from orbit. In this animation, yellow flashes represent near-infrared laser pulses that can reflect off terrain in shadow as well as in sunlight.
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NASA ID
PIA16529
Date Created
December 3, 2012
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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