NASA uses satellite lidar technology to study Earth’s forests, key carbon sinks...
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From Space to Soil: How NASA Sees Forests
NASA uses satellite lidar technology to study Earth’s forests, key carbon sinks. The GEDI mission maps forest height and biomass from the International Space Station, while ICESat-2 fills polar data gaps. Together, they enable a first-of-its-kind global biomass map, guiding smarter forest conservation and carbon tracking.
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Jun 17, 2025
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Earth Science Division Editorial Team
