Estimating aboveground biomass and forest canopy cover with simulated ICESat-2 data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rse.2019.01.037
Abstract: Abstract The Ice, Cloud and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2) launched on September 15th, 2018 and this mission offers an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to an assessment of forest resources at multiple spatial scales. This study… read more here.
Keywords: airborne lidar; icesat data; canopy cover; canopy ... See more keywords
Seasonal snow depth dataset over flat terrains in the Northern Hemisphere based on ICESat-2 data from 2018 to 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/17538947.2025.2528632
Abstract: ABSTRACT Snowmelt water is a crucial freshwater resource in mid-to-high-latitude mountain areas. Snow depth is a key parameter in estimating snowmelt water. Current snow depth datasets have low spatial resolution and insufficient observational data for… read more here.
Keywords: dataset; icesat data; based icesat; depth ... See more keywords
A Fine-Scale and Highly Reliable Ground and Canopy Top Extraction Method Using ICESat-2 Data
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DOI: 10.1109/jstars.2024.3359654
Abstract: The ice, cloud, and land elevation satellite-2 (ICESat-2) is equipped with an advanced topographic laser altimeter system (ATLAS) that obtains small spots and high-density photon data. ATLAS has the potential for high-precision detection of global… read more here.
Keywords: reliable ground; method; icesat data; highly reliable ... See more keywords
Modeling and Correcting Building Boundary in ICESat-2 Spaceborne Laser Altimeter Data Considering the Extended Laser Spot Effect
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DOI: 10.1109/tgrs.2024.3383600
Abstract: Ice, Cloud, and Land Elevation Satellite-2 (ICESat-2)/Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) can obtain nearly continuous profiles of ground targets. At present, fusing with other satellite-based data sources such as images is an important usage… read more here.
Keywords: laser; icesat; icesat data; building boundary ... See more keywords
Exploring Ground Ice Dynamics in central Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Permafrost Region Using SAR interferometry, Landsat and ICESat-2 data
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DOI: 10.1175/jcli-d-24-0382.1
Abstract: Climate factors show significant influences on the permafrost dynamics. Numerous studies have delved into the impact of the temperature on permafrost thawing and degradation. However, fewer have focused on the increase in ground ice within… read more here.
Keywords: ground ice; icesat data; ice; change ... See more keywords