Lidar technology: the best of remote sensing
Tom Ako
Light detection and ranging (sometimes abbreviated as LiDAR or lidar) is a remote sensing and ranging technique.
Lidars use a laser to probe their surroundings to determine the position and velocity of objects of interest.
In this report, I will walk you through why lidar is so important, how it works, and then take a look at the central role photonics plays in its development.
Why is lidar so useful?
We start by addressing why lidar is so useful as a remote sensing technique. Over the years...