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Light Detection and Ranging

Light Detection and Ranging

A remote sensing method using light in the form of pulsed laser to measure variable distance.

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Is a
Technology
Technology
Also Known As
LiDAR
Light Detection And Ranging
Created/Discovered by
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Ronald Collins
Date Invented
August 2, 1965
Related Industries
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Mathematical Geosciences
Aeronautics
Aeronautics
Laser
Laser
Global Positioning System
Global Positioning System
Semiconductor
Semiconductor
Optics
Optics
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Geological survey
Sensor
Sensor
Related Organization
United States Geological Survey
United States Geological Survey
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Washington State Department of Natural Resources
British Geological Survey
British Geological Survey
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American Geosciences Institute
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NASA
NASA
Related Technology
Photodiode
Photodiode
Laser scanning
Laser scanning
Short Name
lidar
Wikidata ID
Q504027

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