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Data and images from TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason altimeters are being used for practical applications.
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A searchable database of ocean surface topography related published works.
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Updates on the latest research being completed by the team of international and interdisciplinary scientists.
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Ocean-Monitoring Satellite Mission Ends
Ocean-Monitoring Satellite Mission Ends
OSTM/Jason-2 successfully ended its science mission on Oct. 1.

Mass Change Mission – Survey
Mass Change Mission – Survey
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33-year Study
33-year Study
shows increasing ocean winds & wave heights

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El Niño: 1997-1998 vs. 2015-2016
A side-by-side animation comparing the two events.
El Nino: 1997-1998 vs. 2015-2016
Sea Surface Height Anomaly: SARAL and Jason-3 Measurements from 30-Mar-2020 to 09-Apr-2020
Along-Track Near Real-Time Data
SARAL and Jason-3 Measurements from 30-Mar-2020 to 09-Apr-2020
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