Abstract We study here an optimized geometry for X-ray detector with hole in the center, as key component ASCANIO: innovative 16-channels SDD based spectrometer specifically designed fluorescence microscopy (XFM) imaging synchrotron beamlines. The will feature a backscattering tilted layout achieving 1 sr solid angle at 8 mm sample distance and potential Output Count Rate higher than 20 Mcps . ...

The capability of satellite radar altimeters to monitor the height changes of major lakes is well established. However, river systems present far more challenging targets. By retracking altimeter echoes using an expert system approach, river heights can be successfully monitored; this capability is bounded by the along-track sampling rate. However, a glimpse into the potential of future altimet...