GEDI Coverage vs. Full Power Beams

[LP DAAC - ckrehbiel]

User Question from GEDI NASA Earthdata Webinar: Is it necessary to differentiate GEDI data from coverage beams vs. from full power beams?

[LP DAAC - ckrehbiel]

GEDI coverage beams (beams 0000, 0001, 0010, and 0011) were designed to penetrate canopies of up to 95% canopy cover under “average” conditions. For this reason, it is recommended to preference the GEDI full power beams in cases of dense vegetation.

[meiyuanchen]

What is the difference in the information obtained by full power laser and coverage laser, and is it possible to use only full power laser in dense forests?

[LP DAAC - jwilson]

The LP DAAC is forwarding your inquiry to the subject matter expert for assistance.

[chidi_mma]

What determines what beams to use and do both type of beam contain different information?