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Definition of Lidar
1. 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.
Definition of Lidar
1. Acronym. ''light detection and ranging''; See lidar ¹
2. Noun. The optical analogue of radar which uses intense pulses of laser light to measure the composition and structure of the atmosphere. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lidar
1. an electronic locating device [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lidar
Literary usage of Lidar
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil by T. R. Swinburne (1907)
"CHARTER X THE lidar VALLEY WE were glad enough to leave Srinagar, as that place
has been undoubtedly trying lately, being extremely hot and relaxing. ..."
2. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"Laser radar is often called "lidar" for light detection and ranging. ... A lidar
windshear detection system is being flight tested in 1992 by NASA. ..."
3. Directory of Federal Laboratory and Technology Resources: A Guide to (1993)
"0283 Doppler lidar Development Laboratory (Pulsed lidar) National ... This 1084
sq ft area is the primary laboratory for the operation of the pulsed lidar, ..."
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