Jason-1 Calval 2003 Campaign at the Ibiza island area
Abstract
A spanish JASON-1 calibration campaign is being prepared for June 2003 in the area of Ibiza island in the NW Mediterranean Sea. The main objective, with a direct absolute altimeter calibration, is to map with a new designed, builded and calibrated GPS catamaran, the Mean Sea Surface MSS/local geoid gradient in the north area of Ibiza island at one crossing point of an ascending and descending satellite track. One part of a descending orbit in the SE of the island is also included. It is expected to have a new tide gauge at Ibiza harbour at that time. This campaign with its associated strategies is expected to have french support (CNES, LEGOS, CERGA and Noveltis) and is based in the experience obtained by three previous campaigns made in March 1999, July 2000 and August 2002 in the Cape of Begur/Llafranc/Palamos area. The purpose of this presentation is to examine the status of the preparation of this campaign.
- Publication:
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EGS - AGU - EUG Joint Assembly
- Pub Date:
- April 2003
- Bibcode:
- 2003EAEJA.....6502M