Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI)
High resolution laser ranging of Earth’s forests and topography from the International Space Station (ISS)
High resolution laser ranging of Earth’s forests and topography from the International Space Station (ISS)
THE MISSION SCIENCE
GEDI will provide answers to how deforestation has contributed to atmospheric CO2 concentrations, how much carbon forests will absorb in the future, and how habitat degradation will affect global biodiversity.>>
THE INSTRUMENT & PLATFORM
GEDI observes nearly all tropical and temperate forests using a self-contained laser altimeter on the International Space Station.>>
Applications of GEDI Data Products
GEDI’s data are of immense value for forest and water resource management, carbon cycle science, and weather prediction.>>
Recent News
NBC News Highlights
Scientists push for an extension to the GEDI Mission
NASA Goddard Feature:
NASA’s GEDI mission has reached a major milestone with the release of its newest data product
New article in Eos:
Remote sensing experts may lose a key tool in the fight against climate change
