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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
Use NASA's CMR API to programmatically find GEDI data.
External Resource
GitHub Repository
Feb. 21, 2024
Our Earth Data Officer, Katie Baynes, spoke at the Federal GIS Conference Plenary. In case you missed her presentation, here is a story map for you to catch up on how NASA Earth data can be leveraged in your GIS project.
StoryMap
March 5, 2025
Join us to learn more about datasets and tools that enable the harmonization of remote sensing and in situ ecological data products for site-based research.
Webinar
Aug. 22, 2024
Join us for an introduction to NASA’s Global Ecosystems Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) datasets and to learn how to use LP DAAC's web service, data prep script, and Jupyter Notebook Python tutorial series.
Webinar
Aug. 21, 2024
Join us Tuesday, Mar 5, 2024, from 4-5 p.m., ET, to learn how to get started with NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) data in the cloud.
Webinar
Feb. 20, 2024
The GitHub repository, hosted by NASA's Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center, provides a range of materials for using LP DAAC data and tools.
Tutorial
April 21, 2023
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
This ARSET training outlines the basics of ecosystem services and natural capital accounting.
Training
Aug. 23-30, 2022
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A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in May 2024.
News
June 6, 2024
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in March 2024.
News
April 3, 2024
A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA’s Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in December 2023.
News
Jan. 4, 2024
The Multi-Mission Algorithm and Analysis Platform provides the aboveground terrestrial carbon research community with airborne and space-based data that provides improved geographic coverage at better spatial resolutions.
Blog
Dec. 7, 2023
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