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(LIght Detection And Ranging) A method of measuring atmospheric conditions including temperature and wind. Lidar works by transmitting laser signals using all light ranges (ultraviolet, visible, infrared) and amplifying the light that is scattered back through an optical telescope and photomultiplier tube. See radar. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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LIDAR -- or Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging -- resembles the radar guns used to clock a pitcher in baseball. An aerial LIDAR (flash) sensor designed for utilization on a number of lightweight (30 to 40-pound payload), unmanned aerial vehicles for wide-swath, 3-D terrain mapping and high-resolution facility reconnaissance. In the right hands, it can be used to integrate a wealth of existing and new information, including photogrammetry, LiDAR and even CAD drawings. |
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