Terrestrial Ecosystems Data Access and Tools

NASA has terrestrial ecosystem datasets that help researchers characterize natural areas around the world. Access a range of data and data tools such as AppEEARS, Worldview, and Giovanni to make the most of terrestrial ecosystem data.

Terrestrial Ecosystems Datasets

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Dataset Sort descending	Version	Platforms	Instruments	Temporal Extent	Spatial Extent
Sentinel-1A Single Polarization High Resolution Ground Range Detected Product	1	Sentinel-1A	C-SAR	2014-04-03 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1A Single Polarization High Resolution Ground Range Detected Product Metadata	1	Sentinel-1A	C-SAR	2014-04-03 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1A Single Polarization Medium Resolution Ground Range Detected Product	1	Sentinel-1A	C-SAR	2014-04-03 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1A Single Polarization Medium Resolution Ground Range Detected Product Metadata	1	Sentinel-1A	C-SAR	2014-04-03 to Present	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1B Dual Polarization High Resolution Ground Range Detected Product	1	Sentinel-1B	C-SAR	2016-04-25 to 2021-12-24	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1B Dual Polarization High Resolution Ground Range Detected Product Metadata	1	Sentinel-1B	C-SAR	2016-04-25 to 2021-12-24	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1B Dual Polarization Medium Resolution Ground Range Detected Product	1	Sentinel-1B	C-SAR	2016-04-25 to 2021-12-24	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1B Dual Polarization Medium Resolution Ground Range Detected Product Metadata	1	Sentinel-1B	C-SAR	2016-04-25 to 2021-12-24	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1B Level 0 Product	1	Sentinel-1B	C-SAR	2016-04-25 to 2021-12-24	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180
Sentinel-1B Level 0 Product Metadata	1	Sentinel-1B	C-SAR	2016-04-25 to 2021-12-24	N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180

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Featured Terrestrial Ecosystem Observation Method: GEDI Lidar

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument is a full-waveform lidar aboard the International Space Station that maps the 3D structure of Earth’s surface. GEDI's three lasers precisely measure forest canopy height, canopy vertical structure, and surface elevation. The instrument's 3D data provide scientists with measurements to calculate the amount of biomass and carbon in forests and how much they lose when disturbed or destroyed.

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Earth in the Third Dimension: First GEDI Data Available

Data from NASA’s Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission are adding to our understanding of carbon cycling and the structure and development of global biomes.

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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.

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Find and Use GEDI, You Will—Getting Started with GEDI Lidar Data

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.

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.

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