Science AMA Series: We're NOAA and NASA scientists on the Jason-3 satellite mission set to launch January 17, used to observe global sea surface height, AUA!

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Hi everybody!

We’re a group from NOAA and NASA working on the Jason-3 satellite, which will provide altimetry observations of global sea surface height. These data provide critical information forecasters need to predict devastating hurricanes, severe weather, and surface wave heights that can affect shipping and offshore operations. For over 20 years, the Jason series of satellites (and their predecessor TOPEX/Poseidon), have helped to track global sea level rise, one of the main symptoms of climate change, and other climate phenomena such as El Niño. Data from Jason-3 will be added to this record and will be vital in helping to improve climate prediction models. Eventually we will also repurpose Jason-2 into its new role of mapping the ocean floor. Before we launch our new spacecraft, we're ready to answer your questions.

We will be back at 1 pm EST (10 am PST, 6 pm UTC) to answer your questions, Ask Us Anything!

We are:

Laury Miller, Jason-3 Program Scientist, NOAA Satellite and Information Service Eric Leuliette, Jason-3 Deputy Project Scientist, NOAA Satellite and Information Service Josh Willis,Jason-3 Project Scientist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (/u/ClimateElvis) Walter Smith, Geophysicist, NOAA Satellite and Information Service Renata Lana, Communications, NOAA Satellite and Information Service Stephanie L. Smith, Social Media Specialist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

">Science AMA Series: We're NOAA and NASA scientists on the Jason-3 satellite mission set to launch January 17, used to observe global sea surface height, AUA!