Fusing GEDI with Earth Observation Data for Large Area Aboveground Biomass Mapping

Dr. Yuri Shendryk’s paper, Fusing GEDI with Earth Observation Data for Large Area Aboveground Biomass Mapping, was published in Science Direct, Volume 115. The paper outlines a new methodology for biomass mapping by integrating GEDI data with Earth Observation data, providing a more accurate and reliable approach for large-area biomass assessments.

Key insights:

• New Biomass Mapping Method: The paper proposes a method for biomass mapping by fusing GEDI and Earth Observation data, enhancing large-scale biomass estimations.
• Biomass Maps for 2020: Biomass maps were generated for both Australia and the United States for the year 2020, offering valuable insights for these regions.
• Reduced Saturation Effect: The new method reduces the saturation effect that affected previous biomass products, improving accuracy.
• Improved Accuracy through Data Fusion: By combining GEDI data with Sentinel-2 imagery and land cover data, the accuracy of biomass predictions was significantly improved.
• Reliability in Forests: The study found biomass predictions to be more reliable in forested areas compared to grasslands and shrublands.

This research represents a significant advancement in the field of remote sensing and biomass mapping, providing more precise and actionable insights for environmental monitoring.