Update #2: The problem that was causing degraded performance in the Jason-3 OGDRs has been corrected.

The products are again suitable for operations starting with the OGDR file JA3_OPN_2PgS600_064_20250619_072234_20250619_091747.nc

Update #1: Degraded performance has been found in the OGDRs. Until the correction is implemented the OGDRs should not be used in operations until a future notice is issued.

Topic: Jason-3 Move to to Long Repeat Orbit and Extended Product Outage

Date/Time Issued: June 19, 2025 1342Z

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

Date/Time Initial Impact: June 2, 2025 1800Z

Date/Time of Expected End: June 18, 2025 1316Z - 1338Z

Length of Event: Approximately 2 weeks

Details/Specifics of Change: Jason-3 has changed its orbit to a Long Repeat Orbit (LRO).

The scheduled maneuvers have been completed. The Poseidon-3B is scheduled to be taken out of standby mode and the Jason-3 mission will resume between 1316 and 1338 Z tomorrow June 18, 2025. Expect to begin receiving Operational Geophysical Data Records shortly after this time.

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