Ocean Dynamic Topography

This artist's concept show Jason-3 over the Amazon.

Jason-1 LRA

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

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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.

Sea Level

Ocean Dynamic Topography

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

This visualization shows total sea level change between 1992 and 2019, based on data collected from the TOPEX/Poseidon, Jason-1, Jason-2, and Jason-3 satellites. Blue regions are where sea level ha...

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

Mike Davis in front of the faring

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

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

Jason-1 Altimeter

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

TOPEX/Poseidon Mission to Planet Earth

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

Jason-3 Launch

Applications of Spaceborne Altimetry

TOPEX/Poseidon Line Drawing

Whale Census and Habitat

Jason-1 Launch - Artists Concept

Radiometer Installation Team - April 2007

Poseidon-3 Altimeter

Spacecraft processing