Ocean Dynamic Topography

Jason-3 Ready for Launch

Jason-1 in full flight configuration

High Resolution Jason-1 launch images

OSTM/Jason-2 GPSP

Jason-1 launch images

Ariane 42P launch vehicle

Altimeter Applications - JPL Open House '99

Inside half of the Delta Clam shell faring

Jason-3

Variability of Ocean Dynamic Topography

OSTM/Jason-2 Line Drawing

Spacecraft processing

Launched on January 17, 2016, Jason-3 is a partnership that includes NOAA, NASA, CNES, and EUMETSAT.  The map shown here was generated using sea surface height measurements from the first 10 days (...

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

OSTM/Jason-2 Radiometer Antenna

Jason-1 atop the Delta II Photo: Tom Shain

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

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.

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...

The Falcon 9 protective payload fairing containing the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite

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

Jason-1 Launch Configuration

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

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

Jason-1 Altimeter