NASA | Space Geodesy Profiles: Jan McGarry

The video discusses the laser remote sensing branch at the Goddard Space Flight Center, focusing on satellite laser ranging. This technique measures the distance to satellites, aiding in precise orbit determination and understanding Earth's center of mass and tectonic plate movements. The history of satellite laser ranging, developed by Henry Plotkin in the 1960s at Goddard, is highlighted. The speaker describes daily operations, including meetings, system operation, software development, and overcoming challenges in research and development.

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