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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.

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Water Use Efficiency, Carbon Mapping, and Wildfire Prediction

Read publication highlights that detail how ECOSTRESS data reveals water use efficiency patterns, GEDI enables precise forest carbon mapping, and moisture measurements improve wildfire prediction and management.

Data in Action

Aug. 25, 2022

Evaluating Ecosystem Services With Remote Sensing

This ARSET training outlines the basics of ecosystem services and natural capital accounting.

Training

Aug. 23-30, 2022

Image of Eastern U.S. with colors from blue to green indicating estimated AGBD values

Explore NASA GEDI Aboveground Biomass Datasets, Services, and Tools at ORNL DAAC

Join us for an introduction to GEDI Level 3 and Level 4 data products and to learn how to discover, access, visualize, and analyze the data.

Webinar

June 9, 2022

GEDI Level 2B Plant Area Index southwest of Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, Brazil, on October 29, 2020

Mapping Wildfires, Volcanic Ash, and Soil Respiration

Read highlights of three publications that detail how NASA Earth observation data are used to map wildfire fuel loads, analyze volcanic ash composition, and improve soil respiration models in agricultural systems.

Data in Action

March 15, 2022

The crater of Merapi, shown with Terra MODIS nighttime LST data

Carbon Balance, Disease Risk, and Volcanic Surface Temperature

Learn how researchers used NASA data to map Amazon carbon flux, mosquito disease transmission zones, and volcanic activity patterns for environmental monitoring and risk assessment.

Data in Action

Feb. 3, 2022

Introduction to NASA Resources for Climate Change Applications

This ARSET training provides an overview of NASA resources for monitoring climate change and its impacts.

Training

Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2021

Heat Exposure Score (HES) by census tract map for Tempe, Arizona from 2015-2020

Mapping Tempe's Heat Hotspots: NASA DEVELOP's Urban Resilience Project

NASA DEVELOP participants used satellite data to identify priority areas for heat relief in Tempe, Arizona, creating tools to guide city officials in implementing targeted mitigation strategies.

Data in Action

June 29, 2021

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

This ARSET training introduces how NASA earth observations can contribute to a greater understanding of energy management applications.

Training

June 1-22, 2021

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EOSDIS Update—Spring 2021 Quarterly Newsletter is Now Online

Find EOSDIS dataset and data tool news, top stories, featured data images, webinars, links to new learning resources, data recipes, and Data User Profiles.

News

July 2, 2021

Three new Earth observing missions to the ISS

Coming Soon from a Space Station Near You

The ECOSTRESS, GEDI, and OCO-3 Earth observing missions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will help scientists better understand Earth systems.

Feature Article

April 22, 2021

Dr. Nancy Glenn

Who uses NASA Earth science data? Dr. Nancy Glenn, to study dryland ecosystems.

Data User Story

April 22, 2021

Dr. Paul Siqueira

The ability for Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) to create high-resolution imagery regardless of atmospheric conditions makes it a key technology for studies of change over time. Dr. Paul Siqueira’s work improves these sensors and the Earth observing data they collect.

Data User Story

April 22, 2021

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Water Use Efficiency, Carbon Mapping, and Wildfire Prediction

Evaluating Ecosystem Services With Remote Sensing

Explore NASA GEDI Aboveground Biomass Datasets, Services, and Tools at ORNL DAAC

Mapping Wildfires, Volcanic Ash, and Soil Respiration

Carbon Balance, Disease Risk, and Volcanic Surface Temperature

Introduction to NASA Resources for Climate Change Applications

Mapping Tempe's Heat Hotspots: NASA DEVELOP's Urban Resilience Project

NASA Earth Observations for Energy Management

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EOSDIS Update—Spring 2021 Quarterly Newsletter is Now Online

Coming Soon from a Space Station Near You

Dr. Nancy Glenn

Dr. Paul Siqueira

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