Topic . Land & geology
Forest structure and biomass
The methodologies, sensors, data products, and services available for forest structure and biomass.
How is this measured?
The methodologies that can answer this, ranked by fit. Open data and cadence reflect the best demonstrated implementer for each method.
| Methodology | Fit ? | Open data | Cadence | In service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polarimetric SAR - target decomposition | first-choice | - | - | 1 |
| Spaceborne LiDAR - altimetry and canopy structure | first-choice | - | - | 1 |
What services and products are available today
Sensors currently flying
- GEDI (Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation) for Spaceborne LiDAR - altimetry and canopy structure
- PALSAR-2 for Polarimetric SAR - target decomposition