ICESat-2 ATL08 footprint point AGB and canopy metrics data

The ICESat-2 ATL08 footprint point AGB and canopy metrics dataset provides aboveground biomass (AGB) estimates and canopy structural parameters at the footprint level (~17 m diameter) derived from the ICESat-2 ATL08 product. This dataset includes key variables such as latitude and longitude, AGB (Mg/ha), canopy height (h_canopy), canopy cover, canopy density, and statistical height metrics (h_max, h_95, h_50). Additional attributes include photon counts and beam type (strong/weak) to assess data quality. AGB estimates are obtained from forest inventory data and linked to ICESat-2 footprints for analysis. The dataset is valuable for biomass estimation, forest structure analysis, and carbon stock assessments. To enhance modeling accuracy, it can be integrated with optical or radar remote sensing data. Data quality is influenced by factors such as laser signal strength, terrain conditions, and atmospheric interference, requiring appropriate filtering techniques.