Wind speed and wave height (SWH) measurements are validated through comparisons with in-situ data (e.g., from buoys), other satellite data and model output.

Further information:

• P. Queffeulou, A. Bentamy and D. Croizé-Fillon, OSTST 2010 meeting: <link fileadmin documents ostst oral tuesday_afternoon download>Validation status of a global altimeter wind & wave data base.
• S. Abdalla, P. Janssen and J. Bidlot, OSTST 2008 meeting: Jason-2 Wind and Wave Products: Monitoring, Validation and Assimilation