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High spatial resolution elevation change dataset derived from ICESat-2 crossover points on the Tibetan Plateau

Tengfei Chen1,2,3,4, Jian Wang1,5, Tao Che1,5

  • 1Key Laboratory of Cryospheric Science and Frozen Soil Engineering, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou, 730000, China.

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A new dataset of elevation changes on the Tibetan Plateau was created using ICESat-2 crossover points. This high-resolution data reliably tracks topography changes, crucial for understanding climate and water resources.

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