Search: jason

Image Name Short Description Launch Date Target
Artist's concept of Jason 1 Jason 1 Jason 1 is an Earth satellite designed to monitor global ocean circulation, study the ties between the oceans and atmosphere, improve global climate forecasts and predictions, and monitor events such as El NiƱo conditions and ocean eddies. 12/07/2001 Earth
Ocean Surface Topography Mission / Jason 2 Ocean Surface Topography Mission / Jason 2 The Ocean Surface Topography Mission /Jason 2 is an Earth satellite designed to make observations of ocean topography for investigations into sea-level rise and the relationship between ocean circulation and climate change. 06/20/2008 Earth
Jason 3 Spacecraft Jason 3 Extending the timeline of ocean surface topography measurements begun by the Topex/Poseidon and Jason 1 and 2 satellites, Jason 3 will make highly detailed measurements of sea-level on Earth to gain insight into ocean circulation and climate change. 03/2015 Earth