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.

Check out the Sea Level Viewer on the Climate web site.

A searchable database of ocean surface topography related published works.

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.

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.