First Map Of Global Forest Heights Created From NASA Data

Scientists have produced a first-of-its kind map of the height of the world's forests by combining data from three NASA satellites. The map will help scientists build an inventory of how much carbon the world's forests store and how fast that carbon cycles through ecosystems and back into the atmosphere.

Link: http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2010/jul/HQ_10-173_Global_Forest_Height.html

Time: 20. Jul. 2010

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Topics: data, from, map, nasa