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GEDI Lidar Resources
Earthdata resources for users working with NASA’s Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) data include tutorials and other learning resources, news announcements, and frequently asked questions.
The GEDI Learning Resources listed below are available on the GEDI Data Resources GitHub repository which provides guides, and Python and R tutorials to help users access and work with GEDI data. This repository is public and open to contributions.
GEDI Lidar Learning Resources
Participants learn how the OBIWAN application builds on GEDI’s model-based statistical framework and underlying data infrastructure.
Training
May 21-28, 2026
Esta capacitación de ARSET guía a los participantes a través de los fundamentos teóricos de las capacidades del lidar GEDI, aprendiendo a acceder y visualizar los datos de GEDI.
Training
Oct. 23 - Nov. 6, 2025
This ARSET training walks participants through the theoretical background of GEDI lidar capabilities by learning to access and plot GEDI data.
Training
Oct. 23 - Nov. 6, 2025
Use NASA's CMR API to programmatically find GEDI data.
External Resource
GitHub Repository
Feb. 21, 2024
Subset, visualize, filter, and plot GEDI data.
External Resource
GitHub Repository
Feb. 20, 2024
Subset, visualize, filter, and plot GEDI data.
External Resource
GitHub Repository
Feb. 21, 2024
Subset, visualize, filter, and plot GEDI waveform data.
External Resource
GitHub Repository
Feb. 21, 2024
Use NASA's CMR API to programmatically find GEDI data.
External Resource
GitHub Repository
Feb. 21, 2024
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This NASA ARSET training program teaches participants to process data from the Global Ecosystems Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument in the Online Biomass Inference using Waveforms and iNventory (OBIWAN) API to map vegetation structure.
Feature Article
April 22, 2026
New Level 4A data are the first from the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission since the instrument returned to operation in 2024.
News
June 26, 2025
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in April 2025.
News
May 13, 2025
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in September 2024.
News
Oct. 3, 2024
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