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Research, Technology, Methods > equipment > measuring devices > lidar
Research, Technology, Methods > equipment > electrical equipment > electronic equipment > lidar
Research, Technology, Methods > equipment > optical equipment > lidar
Preferred Term:

lidar

Definition:
The use of reflected laser pulses to measure distance, position or velocity.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
optical equipment, electronic equipment, measuring devices
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • airborne laser scanning
  • Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging
  • Laser Detection and Ranging
  • laser radar
  • optical radar
  • ladar
  • Light Detection and Ranging
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/67947
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