Ocean Dynamic Topography

TOPEX/Poseidon GPS

TOPEX/Poseidon Mission to Planet Earth

Jason-1 Lithograph

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m. PST

These photos were taken during the Dual Payload Attach Fitting (DPAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/13/01) Photos: Scott Michel

TOPEX/Poseidon Radiometer

Jason-1 TRSR

Whale Census and Habitat

Jason-3 Lifts Off!

These photos were taken during the Payload Attach Fitting (PAF) mating operation with Jason-1. (11/14/01) Photos: Scott Michel

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft lifts off from Space Launch Complex 4 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Nov. 21, 2020, at 9:17 a.m. PST

Radiometer Installation Team - April 2007

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

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.

Mission team members perform acoustic tests of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite in a chamber outfitted with giant speakers that blast the spacecraft with sound. This is to ensure that the ...

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, topped with the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite secured inside its payload fairing, is rolled to Space Launch Complex 4

Jason-1 Altimeter

Jason-1 launch images

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

t - 7 minutes - Photo: Tom Shain

Sea Surface Height

This is an artist's concept of the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft.

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

Wave Height