English Explanatory Dictionary

lidar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The optical analogue of radar, using intense pulses of laser light to measure the composition and structure of the atmosphere.
  2. A device that provides such imaging.
noun
  1. Acronym of light detection and ranging.
noun
  1. Alternative form of LIDAR.

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪdɑɹ/ /ˈlaɪdɑː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lidar.wav

Word forms

lidar lidars

Etymology

By anacronymic evolution from LIDAR.

Related words

LIDAR radar sonar

Derived words

active lidar microlidar
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