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Topic: Climate data

Did you know satellites can measure Earth’s oceans from space? The Jason-3 satellite, set to launch January 2016, will collect critical sea surface height data, adding to a satellite data record going back to 1992.
The ocean is an important driver of weather and climate on the planet, and forecasters need this information to predict the intensity of devastating hurricanes before they reach our shores. Jason-3 will also help us track the rise in sea-level over time, allowing our coastal communities to

Video: Introducing Jason-3 — Continuing decades of ocean surface measurements

February 2, 2016

Focus areas:

Satellites

Topics:

satellite launch

measurements and observations

climate data

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