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Lidar (Noun)

Meaning

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.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The aircraft was equipped with a lidar system to detect air turbulence ahead and adjust its flight path for a smoother ride.
  • The company developed a lidar technology to create high-resolution 3D maps of forest landscapes for environmental monitoring.
  • The use of lidar in autonomous vehicles enables them to detect obstacles and navigate safely even in low-light conditions.
  • Researchers proposed a lidar-based system to detect wind shear and turbulence near airports to improve aviation safety.
  • A team of scientists employed lidar to study the effect of climate change on glacier dynamics and ice sheet melting.

Hypernyms

  • Measuring System
  • Measuring Device
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