2008 Images of the Month

Jul. 2008: Jason-2 on the tracks of Jason-1: Jason-2 was launched on June 20. After just two weeks, first results are promising, close to Jason-1's.
Jun. 2008: Sorting ice from space: Altimeter measurements can be used in conjunction with the onboard radiometer to define ice classification for ice sheets. Such a classification can lead to climate indicators of the "health" of Greenland and Antarctic ice.
May 2008: Altimeters charts sea level: Sea level rise monitoring is an important climate indicator. Altimetry has been measuring its evolution for more than 15 years, with numerous research projects.
Apr. 2008: Diving in an eddy: Altimetry enables to spot eddies in the ocean. In situ data complement the sea surface height measurements, in particular by looking in depth.
Mar. 2008: Black Sea's eddies: Black Sea is a singular body of water. Altimetry observes its circulations, including eddies.
Feb. 2008: Altimetry in Mesopotamia: Altimetry can be used to monitor the level of the numerous reservoirs and lakes, as well as the marshes of the Tigris-Euphrates basin.
Jan. 2008: Like a stone carried away by the current: Altimetry was used to forecast the currents carrying pumice rafts, and thus their trajectory across Pacific