Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI)
is a high resolution laser ranging of Earth’s forests and topography located in the International Space Station (ISS).
is a high resolution laser ranging of Earth’s forests and topography located in the International Space Station (ISS).
LATEST NEWS

GEDI research featured at AGU fall meeting 2026
Check out the list of presentations
Nature Study Uses GEDI Data to Reveal How Climate Controls Tropical Forest Biomass
Matheus Nunes, Adrian Pascual and Ralph Dubayah
The Times of India highlights new study using GEDI to track tropical forest regrowth
David Roy and Chris Hakkenberg
THE MISSION SCIENCE
GEDI has provided an unprecedented number of highly precise ecosystem structure measurements.>>
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 and weather prediction.>>



