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ORNL DAAC Releases GEDI Level 4B Dataset Offering Gridded Estimates of Aboveground Biomass Density

The latest dataset from the GEDI mission provides gridded estimates of aboveground biomass density at greater accuracy and resolution than previously available.

Feature Article

May 19, 2022

Dr. Kevin Schaefer

Data from NASA’s ORNL DAAC helps scientists like Dr. Kevin Schaefer detect climate-induced thawing of permafrost throughout the Arctic.

Data User Story

Jan. 31, 2022

NASA Airborne and Field Data Workshop

An opportunity for stakeholders to provide input on ways to improve the usability of NASA airborne and field data.

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Jan. 31, 2022

Square image of trees with orange lines indicating the GEDI waveform

ORNL DAAC Releases First GEDI Level 4 Dataset Offering Predictions of Aboveground Biomass Density

New dataset provides the first high-resolution 3D aboveground biomass density estimates for tropical and temperate forests around the globe.

Feature Article

Jan. 25, 2022

ORNL DAAC Joins NASA's EOSDIS Earthdata Forum

NASA’s ORNL DAAC is now part of NASA’s interactive platform that connects data users to experts.

Feature Article

Dec. 7, 2021

How Birds Respond to Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events such as heat waves and drought affect the presence of certain bird species.

Feature Article

July 13, 2021

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.

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July 2, 2021

Dr. Anthony Walker

NASA’s wide range of ecological and atmospheric datasets help scientists like Dr. Walker gain insight into how Earth’s terrestrial ecosystems respond to global change.

Data User Story

June 24, 2021

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ORNL DAAC Releases GEDI Level 4B Dataset Offering Gridded Estimates of Aboveground Biomass Density

Dr. Kevin Schaefer

NASA Airborne and Field Data Workshop

ORNL DAAC Releases First GEDI Level 4 Dataset Offering Predictions of Aboveground Biomass Density

ORNL DAAC Joins NASA's EOSDIS Earthdata Forum

How Birds Respond to Extreme Weather

EOSDIS Update—Spring 2021 Quarterly Newsletter is Now Online

Dr. Anthony Walker

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