Light detection and ranging (LiDAR)

Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a technology that uses laser beams to measure distances very accurately. A LiDAR system emits laser pulses toward objects and records the time it takes for the light to bounce back. By calculating these travel times, it creates detailed, three-dimensional images of the environment. LiDAR is commonly used in mapping, autonomous vehicles, and archaeology because it can quickly and precisely capture the shape and features of landscapes and structures, even through foliage or in low-light conditions.