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Unleash the Force of Lidar with the OBIWAN API to Understand Global Ecosystem Dynamics

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

A sample from a larger image of aboveground biomass density (AGBD; Mg ha-1) predictions from the GEDI Level-4A footprint product over Northern California.

GEDI Is Back Online With an Updated Release of Footprint Aboveground Biomass Density

New Level 4A data are the first from the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission since the instrument returned to operation in 2024.

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June 26, 2025

Advancing Ecological Insights with NASA Subsetting and Visualization Tools and Services for Site-based Research

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.

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Aug. 22, 2024

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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.

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Aug. 21, 2024

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Earth Science Data Roundup: August 2024

A summary of datasets, products, and resources released by NASA's Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in July 2024.

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Aug. 6, 2024

New GEDI Data Product Provides Estimates of Forest Canopy Complexity

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission’s new product offers insights into habitat quality and ecosystem function.

Feature Article

July 31, 2024

NASA Announces Pause in GEDI Mission

The GEDI instrument has been moved to an alternate location on the International Space Station for a period of 13 to 18 months.

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March 17, 2023

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

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