LiDAR

LiDAR, short for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology that uses laser pulses to measure distances and generate detailed three-dimensional information about Earth’s surface and atmosphere. It is widely used from satellites, aircraft, drones and ground-based systems to map terrain, forests, glaciers, coastlines, clouds and atmospheric particles. LiDAR plays an important role in environmental monitoring, climate research, archaeology, disaster assessment and the study of ecosystems and landforms.

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Using high-resolution LIDAR images to predict landslides in Brazil’s coastal areasScience

Using high-resolution LIDAR images to predict landslides in Brazil’s coastal areas

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EarthCARE’s lidar provides new insights into atmospheric particlesScience

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