Update #1: The first
interleaved LRO maneuver was performed on 16-July-2018 at 0234Z
with a sma change of about -251 m.
The second interleaved LRO maneuver is scheduled for 18-July-2018
at 0837Z.
Topic: Jason-2 Interleaved Long
Repeat Orbit (LRO) maneuvers July 16 and 18, 2018
Date Issued: July 17, 2018
-1600Z
Product(s) or Data Impacted: Jason-2
Operational Geophysical Data Records (OGDRs)
Date/Time of Expected End: TBD
Length of Event: Any impact to products would be 30 minutes before and up to 2 hours following the maneuver.
Details/Specifics of Change: A
Jason-2 Interleaved Long Repeat orbit (LRO) maneuver is scheduled
for 16-July-2018 starting at 0234Z. There will be an expected
change of -250 m in the semi-major axis, possibly resulting in
large radial orbit errors in the OGDRs. The second maneuver will
occur 18-July-2018 (exact time TBD) with an expected change of
+250 m (TBC) in the semi-major axis, possibly resulting in large
radial orbit errors in the OGDRs. Wind and wave content in the
products will not be impacted by these maneuvers.
Contact
Information for Further Information:
ESPC Operations at ESPCOperations@noaa.gov
and 301-817-3880.