The TanDEM-X DEM Change Maps Time Series (Stacks): Product of TanDEM-X 4D Mission Phase

Abstract

In 2022, the TanDEM-X Mission entered in the so-called TanDEM-X 4D phase, which will last until the end of the mission. During this phase, the highly dynamic regions of the Earth’s landmass will be regularly acquired to continuously record topographic changes. The new TanDEM-X DEM Change Maps Times Series (or stacks), which are an extension of the TanDEM-X 30m DEM Change Maps released by the end of 2023, will allow global monitoring of the changes that have occurred throughout the mission. This is a major step forward for e.g. glaciology, open pit mining and deforestation monitoring.