Societal Benefits
Data and images from TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason altimeters are being used for practical applications. Look through the slides to discover more about some of these important practical uses of ocean altimetry data. |
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Historical El Niño/La Niña Watch
The data from the TOPEX/Poseidon and Jason missions helps us study and understand the complex interactions between the oceans and the atmosphere that affect global weather and climate events. El Niño is one well-known example of this interaction. |
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OST Science Team
The Ocean Surface Topography Science Team is composed of a group of international and interdisciplinary scientists dedicated to the study of Earth's oceans, utilizing ocean altimeter data from space. You will find updates on the latest research being completed by the team. |
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Latest El Niño/La Niña Watch Data
The latest image from NASA's Jason satellite is updated approximately every 15 days.