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Abstract: The main objective of our Jason-1 investigation is to combine altimeter data from several missions for sea level and ocean circulation monitoring. Combining TOPEX/POSEIDON (T/P), ERS-1/2, GEOSAT Follow-On (GFO), ENVISAT and Jason-1 data will allow us to map sea level variations over a long time with high accuracy and very good resolution. This opens up new avenues for oceanographic studies using satellite altimetry.
Work carried out in the CLS Space Oceanography Division will include:
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