Update #1: On USG2 Rev. 47723 at 0947Z, the Jason-3 satellite returned to nominal mode.

Topic: Jason-3 Data Gaps

Date/Time Issued: March 30, 2026 1253Z


Product(s) or Data Impacted: Jason-3 Operational Geophysical Data Records (OGDRs)


Date/Time of Initial Impact: March 27, 2026 1454Z

Date/Time of Expected End:
 March 30, 2026 0947Z

Length of Event: 66 hours, 53 minutes

Details/Specifics of Change:  During Rev 47687 at 1454Z, the Jason-3 satellite entered reduced mode. As a result, OGDRs may not be made or be made with additional latency.

Contact Information:  David Donahue Satellite Products and Services Division

NOAA/NESDIS/OSPO/SPSD/SPB (301) 683-3236
David.R.Donahue@noaa.gov


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