lidar

• Sistema de medición que detecta y determina la ubicación de objetos mediante luz láser, funcionando con el mismo principio que el radar; es una tecnología potencial para detectar turbulencias atmosféricas que pueden afectar a las aeronaves.

A measuring system that detects and locates objects using laser light, operating on the same principle as radar; it is a potential technology for detecting air turbulence that can affect aircraft.

1. Laser-based detection systemC1formaltechnical

   A remote sensing method that uses pulsed laser light to measure distances and create high-resolution maps of objects and surfaces.

   Sistema de detección por láser

   • The autonomous vehicle uses lidar to detect obstacles in its path.
   • Archaeologists employed lidar to reveal hidden ruins beneath the jungle canopy.
   • Lidar systems are crucial for creating detailed topographic maps.

2. Air turbulence detectionC2formaltechnical

   A technology that uses laser pulses to detect and measure air turbulence that could affect aircraft safety.

   Detección de turbulencias con lidar

   • The new lidar system can warn pilots of clear-air turbulence ahead.
   • Airports are testing lidar to improve flight safety during landing.
   • Lidar sensors on aircraft help detect dangerous wind shear conditions.