This dataset represents global tree heights based on a fusion of
spaceborne-lidar data (2005) from the Geoscience Laser Altimeter
System (GLAS) and ancillary geospatial data. See
Simard et al. (2011)
for details.
Bands
Pixel Size 927.67 meters
Bands
Name
Units
Min
Max
Pixel Size
Description
1
m
0*
73*
meters
Tree heights
* estimated min or max value
Terms of Use
Terms of Use
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purposes, except for where copyright is indicated.
NASA's Earth Observatory must be given credit for its original materials;
the only mandatory credit is NASA.
This dataset represents global tree heights based on a fusion of spaceborne-lidar data (2005) from the Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS) and ancillary geospatial data. See Simard et al. (2011) for details.
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