Are Jason-2 significant wave height measurements still useful

Jason-2 was launched on June 20, 2008. The main payload of is a radar altimeter that measures, among other variables, significant wave height (SWH) and surface wind speed. To compliment the 25-year reference altimetry record, left its orbit to younger sibling Jason-3 which January 17, 2016 became operational October 14, 2016. then moved another location same till July 2017 when it new long-repeat (LRO) for first geodetic cycle. Then an interleaved long repeat (i-LRO) in 2018 second continued provide SWH speed measurements. After more than 10 years space, few changes going through disruptions question whether (and speed) measurements are useful. simple answer data as useful similar from any space effective reducing model random errors assimilation. It recommended keep support provision ocean near real time period possible.