noun
- a remote sensing technology that uses laser light to measure distances and create detailed maps of objects and terrain
Usage: acronym for 'light detection and ranging'; technical term commonly used in surveying, autonomous vehicles, and environmental science
Examples
- Surveyors use lidar to create accurate 3D maps of the landscape.
- Self-driving cars rely on lidar sensors to detect obstacles and navigate safely.
- Lidar technology helped archaeologists discover hidden structures beneath the forest canopy.
- The drone was equipped with lidar to measure the height of buildings.
- Lidar data revealed the topography of the coastal region with remarkable precision.