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Space lasers, AI used by geospatial scientist to measure forest biomass

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Understanding forests' carbon cycle is key to climate change research.

Hamdi Zurqani's novel approach uses data from NASA 's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation LiDAR .

The system can precisely measure three -dimensional forest canopy height, canopy vertical structure and surface elevation.

With more accurate assessments, governments can more precisely track carbon sequestration and emissions from deforestation.