lidar

li·dar  (ldär)

n. In both senses also called laser radar.

1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of pulsed laser light reflected from their surfaces.

2. The equipment used in such detection.

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[li(ght) + (ra)dar.]

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lidar  (ldär)

1. A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of pulsed laser light reflected from their surfaces. Lidar operates on the same principles as radar and sonar.

2. The equipment used in such detection. See also Doppler effectradarsonar

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Noun

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lidar - 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 measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something