Lidar
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Lidaris a method for measuring distances by using alaseron a target and measuring its reflection with asensor.
History
[change|change source]After the invention of laser, first tool similar to a lidar was made in 1961 atHughes Aircraft Company.[1]It was first intended to tracksatellites.[2]It was originally called "Colidar",acronymfor "Coherent Light Detecting And Ranging".[3]
One of first usages of lidar were inmeteorology.National Center for Atmospheric Researchused it to measure clouds andpollution.[4]
References
[change|change source]- ↑"New Radar System".Odessa American.28 Feb 1961.
- ↑"COLIDAR".Journal of the American Society for Naval Engineers.73(4): 681–684. 2009-03-18.doi:10.1111/j.1559-3584.1961.tb03324.x.
- ↑"COLIDAR - Coherent Light Detection and Ranging in Undefined by AcronymsAndSlang".acronymsandslang.Retrieved2022-05-01.
- ↑Goyer, G. G.; R. Watson (September 1963)."The Laser and its Application to Meteorology".Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.44(9): 564–575 [568].Bibcode:1963BAMS...44..564G.doi:10.1175/1520-0477-44.9.564.