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LIGHT DETECTION
AND
RANGING
WHAT IS
LIDAR??
LIDAR (Light Detection And
COMPONENTS USED IN
LIDAR
1) Laser
2) Scanner and optics
3) Photo detector and receiver electronics
4) Position and navigation systems
LASER
600-1000 nm lasers are most common for
scientific application
1500 nm lasers are used in military
application.
Better target resolution is achieved with
shorter pulses, provided the LIDAR receiver
detectors and electronics have sufficient
bandwidth
SCANNER AND
OPTICS
Scanner-used to scan the objects , azimuth
and elevation
It uses: Dual oscillating plane mirror
Dual axis scanner
WORKING
Laser produce optical pulse
Pulse is transmitted , reflected and returned to
the receiver
Receivers accurately measures the travel time
X,Y,Z ground coordinates can be calculated
using:-
laser range
Laser scan angle
Laser position from GPS
Laser orientation from NIS
LIDAR
APPLICATION
METROLOGY AND ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
the moon
Used in Mars orbiting satellite to produce
precise global topographic survey of Mars.
Used to detect snow in Mars atmosphere.
Used to measure molecular density.
Uses the principle of time of flight in military
applications.
ADVANTAGES
Fast acquisition and processing
Accuracy
Human dependence
Canopy penetration
Higher data density
DISADVANTAGES
High operating cost
Ineffective during heavy rain / low cloud/mist
Degraded at high sun angles and reflections
Unreliable for ware depth(<2m)
Precise alignment must be maintained
CONCLUSION
It has allowed data to be collected that was