Assessment of the Jason-1 and TOPEX/Poseidon Microwave Radiometer Performance Using GPS from Offshore Sites in the North Sea
Edited: 2011-02-18
| Title | Assessment of the Jason-1 and TOPEX/Poseidon Microwave Radiometer Performance Using GPS from Offshore Sites in the North Sea |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Edwards, S., P. Moore, and M. King |
| Journal | Marine Geodesy |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 717 |
| Keywords | jason, microwave_radiometer, sea_level, topex |
| Abstract | The accuracy and drift of atmospheric path delay due to water vapor as derived from satellite microwave radiometers (MWR) is vital to altimetric measures of sea-level change. In this study a continuous time series of dual frequency GPS data from a number of offshore sites is used to examine the long term stability of the TOPEX/Poseidon radiometer and investigate initial performance of that of Jason-1. The location offshore eliminates the problems associated with land based/coastal locations where extrapolation of the GPS tropospheric correction to subsatellite points offshore are required to avoid background surface heat emissions contaminating the MWR delay measurement. |
| DOI | 10.1080/01490410490883388 |