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16.06.2008 Altimetry applications in videos: Lake Chad
Lake Chad's large surface in a topographical setting with low relief makes it an excellent object for study using altimetry satellites.[more]
12.06.2008 OSTM/Jason-2: launch confirmed on 20 June, 2008
Following the successful launch of the space telescope Glast from Cape Canaveral on 11 June, it has now been confirmed that the Jason-2 altimetry satellite will be launched with a Delta II launcher vehicle on 20 June.[more]
11.06.2008 2-7 June, 2008 week
Le sauvetage de la mer Morte par la mer Rouge à l'étude (Le Figaro, 2008/06/08) Jason-2 satellite targeted for launch on 20 June (Eoportal, 2008/06/05) L'altimétrie : un grand pas pour l'océanographie (CNES,...[more]
10.06.2008 OSTM/Jason-2 : on the top of the rocket for a launch on June 20, 2008
2008.06.09 : After being postponed because of windy conditions, the transfer of the encapsulated OSTM-Jason-2 spacecraft was enabled by good weather conditions. On the early morning mist (at 5.00 a.m. Pacific Time), a tug...[more]
09.06.2008 Altimetry applications in videos: Hydrology
Although initially developed for studying ocean surfaces, satellite altimetry rapidly broadened its scope to include monitoring the levels of continental waters.[more]
09.06.2008 New applications posters
On the occasion of the Jason-2's launch, Cnes and Eumetsat have produced new illustrated posters on some fields where satellite altimetry data are applied or on tecnical aspects : climate, operational oceanography, mean sea level...[more]
09.06.2008 OSTM/Jason-2 launch reported no earlier than June 19, 2008
The launch of the Jason-2 ocean altimetry satellite scheduled for 15 June has been postponed.[more]