1. 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
   --₁ is a kind of measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
   

Definition:

Lidar, or Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and map the physical properties of objects.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Noun:

   A remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and map the physical properties of objects.

   Example sentence: Lidar technology is commonly used in autonomous vehicles for accurate detection of the surroundings.





2. Noun:

   The laser scanner or system that emits and receives laser light for lidar technology.

   Example sentence: The lidar mounted on top of the drone captured detailed 3D data of the landscape.

Usages:

• Popular: Lidar technology is widely used in self-driving cars, archaeology, forestry, and environmental monitoring.
• Local: In my local area, lidar is employed for creating high-resolution digital elevation models for flood risk assessment.

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