Surface, Topography and Vegetation

The 2017-2027 Decadal Survey recommended high-resolution global topography, including bare surface land topography, ice topography, vegetation structure, and shallow water bathymetry as a targeted observable (TO). Targeted observables address key priorities within and across disciplinary lines for a set of science objectives related to a common aspect of the Earth system. STV science goals call for exploring next-generation measurement approaches that could be ready for spaceborne implementation within the decade.

CSR is part of the STV community and is working together for the general advancement of this new type of Earth observing system as well and a focus on coastal geomorphology and data fusion for next generation global bathymetry capabilities.