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Please Note: To view imagery from the operational GOES East (GOES-16) and GOES West (GOES-17) satellites, users may visit https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/goes/. |
| Sea Surface Height Anomaly | Sea Surface Height Anomaly is measured as the difference between the best estimate of the satellite-observed sea surface height and a mean sea surface. Jason-2 Product Information Handbook Link (PDF 3.9 Mb) Jason-3 Product Information Handbook Link (PDF 2.3 Mb) |
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| OSTM/Jason-2 & Jason-3 | Resolution:
~7 km along track (1 Hz) |
Frequency: 10-14 times each day |
| Significant Wave Height | This product estimates the wave height from the shape and intensity of the altimeter radar echo, representing ~2-5 km footprint depending on sea state, to within 10% or 0.5 meters, whichever is greater. Jason-2 Product Information Handbook Link (PDF 3.9 Mb) Jason-3 Product Information Handbook Link (PDF 2.3 Mb) |
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| OSTM/Jason-2 & Jason-3 | Resolution:
~7 km along track (1 Hz) |
Frequency: 10-14 times each day |
