Climate / Environment / Geospatial / LU/LC / Ecosystems

Snow and Ice

Satellite-derived Land Use / Land Cover computation of snow and ice in 2020. Geospatially derived snow and ice cover refers to information about areas of land that are covered by snow and ice, such as glaciers, snowfields, and other frozen landscapes. This information is obtained using geographic information systems (GIS) technology, which allows for the creation of detailed maps and spatial datasets that can provide information about the location, extent, and characteristics of snow and ice cover. These datasets are often used by researchers, governments, and organizations to monitor and manage water and land resources, and to understand the impacts of changes in snow and ice cover on the environment and local communities.