Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

It’s not only water processes that play a role in global sea level rise – ground movements can play a significant role as well.

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.

Jason-1 TRSR

Our Rising Seas infographic (version 2020)

Altimeter Mission Series

Launch preparations are progressing! (11/21/01) Photos: Stacy Mitchell of John Hopkins APL/TIMED project

Jason-1 launch images

El Niño Series

Ionospheric Total Electron Content

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

TOPEX/Poseidon Sticker

In many communities in the U.S., sea level rise is already a factor in people’s lives in the form of high-tide flooding.

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

Jason-1 readies for launch in its bay at Vandenberg, AFB (10/31/01)

Jason-1 launch images

Water Vapor

Jason-1 Launch Configuration

Whale Census and Habitat

OSTM/Jason-2 insignia for launch vehicle

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

In this illustration, the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft - the world's latest sea-level satellite - orbits Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.

La Niña Series

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

OSTM/Jason-2 Spacecraft