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Friday, July 3, 2009

LIDAR



















LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is one of many remote sensing tools.  LIDAR specifically uses laser, which is light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, instead of radio or microwave radiation.  The above photo is of a crater.  LIDAR is a common tool used by the military in determining distances between areas.

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