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27.06.2008 Next steps for Jason-2

Jason-2 is now close to Jason-1 altitude (1100 m higher), but is 11 min forward. Next week will see several manoeuvre to put it on its final position (58 seconds behind Jason-1, same altitude)[more]

27.06.2008 Jason-2: all green one week after launch

One week after launch, everything goes well with Jason-2. While not yet on its final orbit (which will be reached on July 3rd), first measurements and calibrations begun, for testing purpose.[more]

25.06.2008 Altimetry applications in videos: Mercator Océan

The new Jason-2 altimetry satellite complements the constellation of satellites currently in flight, and provides Mercator Ocean with a resolution that is ideal for improving ocean forecasting in coastal areas, and for modelling...[more]

25.06.2008 16-21 June, 2008 week

Jason-2 en orbite (CNES, 2008/06/20)

Jason-2 successfully launched (Eumetsat, 2008/06/20)

Lancement réussi de Jason-2 : un satellite dédié à la surveillance de l'océan (Notre-planète.info, 2008/06/20)

Arctic sea ice melt...[more]

24.06.2008 View videos footage of the liftoff and the separation

To view video footage of the liftoff and of separation of the Jason-2 satellite from the second stage of the Delta II, see:

Nasa, OSTM/Jason-2 is Headed for Orbit! (2min04)Nasa, video with the separation Jason-2/2nd stage of the...[more]

23.06.2008 Altimetry applications in videos: Ocean circulation

Because the currents transport heat and energy, they are major players in the Earth's climate. Observations by altimetry, combined with in situ surveys, give us a precise view of them, both at the surface and at depth. [more]

23.06.2008 OSTM/Jason-2: Altimeter's first waveforms off Angola

After the spectacular launch last Friday morning, the beginnings of life for the OSTM/Jason-2 are nominal.

Doris was the first instrument to be turned ON. Designed to allow a precise determination of the satellite position,...[more]