LIDAR

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006554",
  "term": "LIDAR",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An acronym for Light Detection and Ranging, a remote sensing method that uses pulsed laser light to measure distances to a target. It is employed to create high-resolution maps and to study atmospheric constituents like aerosols and clouds. LIDAR systems can operate from ground, airborne, or space-based platforms.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "aerosol",
    "laser"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. 'Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)' on page 2199 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062112167)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lidar/"
}