Lidar

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015694",
  "term": "Lidar",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. An instrument similar to a radar but uses a laser to generate light pulses rather than radio waves, generally used to measure aerosol content and particle movement.\n\n2. Remote sensing instrument that uses laser light pulses to measure the elevation of the land surface with a high degree of accuracy and precision.",
  "references": [
    "DOE Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Climate Research Facility Glossary",
    "Adapted from Coastal Sensitivity Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/lidar/"
}