Associations to the word «Lidar»

Wiktionary

LIDAR, noun. The optical analogue of radar which uses intense pulses of laser light to measure the composition and structure of the atmosphere.
LIDAR, noun. Acronym of light detection and ranging.}}

Dictionary definition

LIDAR, noun. A measuring system that detects and locates objects on the same principle as radar but uses light from a laser; a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft.

Wise words

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