The Jason-2 Satellite (OSTM/Jason-2)

The Ocean Surface Topography Mission on the Jason-2 satellite (OSTM/Jason-2) will be a follow-on to the Jason mission. It is scheduled to launch in June of 2008. Science Objectives - Extend the time series of ocean surface topography measurements beyond TOPEX/Poseidon (T/P) and Jason to accomplish two decades of observations - Provide a minimum of 3 years measurement of global ocean surface topography - Determine the variability of ocean circulation at decadal time scales from combined data record with T/P and Jason More

(Source: Technology News Daily - Apr 20)