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Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry
Published: September 13, 2010
Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

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The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite sits in front of a testing chamber where mission team members tested whether the spacecraft could endure the loud sounds it will encounter during launch.
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Testing of Sentintel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Testing of Sentintel-6 Michael Freilich satellite
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
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Ariane 42P launch vehicle
Ariane 42P launch vehicle
In this illustration, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft - the world's latest sea-level satellite - orbits Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.
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Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich illustration
Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
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Falcon 9 vertical on pad
Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
TOPEX/Poseidon GPS
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TOPEX/Poseidon GPS
TOPEX/Poseidon GPS
Jason-1 Altimeter
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Jason-1 Altimeter
Jason-1 Altimeter
TOPEX/Poseidon launch
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TOPEX/Poseidon launch,
TOPEX/Poseidon launch
Growing up in landlocked Zimbabwe, NASA JPL engineer Shailen Desai was far from the ocean but still experienced its effects on the climate. Now, he is contributing to an international effort to tra...
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Earth’s surface is covered by 70% ocean. Rising seas caused by climate change affect everyone across the globe, from coastal communities to those living inland. Growing up in landlocked Zimbabwe, NASA JPL engineer Shailen Desai was far from the ocean but still experienced its effects on the climate. Now, he is contributing to an international effort to track our rising seas.
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Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
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Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project
Wave Height
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Wave Height
Wave Height
The Antonov cargo aircraft carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite touches down on the runway at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Sept. 24, 2020.
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A photo of the spacecraft in its container being lifted out of the plane.
Sentinel-6 Spacecraft Arrival/Offload
Ocean Dynamic Topography
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Ocean Dynamic Topography
Ocean Dynamic Topography
Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
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Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
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High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
High Resolution Jason-1 launch images
The SpaceX Falcon 9 with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite is lifted to vertical at Space Launch Complex 4
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Falcon 9 on pad
Sentinel-6 on pad at SLC-4, VAFB
Jason-3
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Artist's concept of Jason-3
Jason-3
This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.
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Artists concept of Jason-3 over the California coast
Jason-3 over California
Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring
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Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring
Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
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Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Jason-1 on top of the DPAF
Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
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Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
Jason-3 on the Launch Pad
TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS
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TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS
TOPEX/Poseidon DORIS
OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft
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OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft
OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
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OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna
Poseidon-3 Altimeter
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Poseidon-3 Altimeter
Poseidon-3 Altimeter
Jason-1 launch images
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Jason-1 launch images
Jason-1 launch images