Ocean Dynamic Topography

Jason-3 on the Launch Pad

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

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

TOPEX/Poseidon launch

This animation illustrates the evolution of sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies (relative to the respective normal state) in the Pacific Ocean associated with the 2015-2016 El Niño.

Jason-1 Line Drawing

Jason-1 launch images

This artist's concept shows Jason-3 over the California coast.

Early morning at the launch pad

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

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

Sea Level

Jason-1 Launch - Artists Concept

Bringing Satellite Data Down to Earth

This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar panels extended.

OSTM/Jason-2 LRA

Poseidon-3 Altimeter

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

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

Jason-3 Satellite Prepared For Launch

OSTM/Jason-2 Artist's Concept

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

Jason-1 launch images

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry