Underwater ventures by human beings are not new. The first underwater vessel was invented back in the 17th century. Although they were fascinating, there always lacked a precise way of communicating with other underwater vessels. Enter SONAR technology. SONAR, which stands for Sound Navigation And Ranging, isn’t quite a new technology, either. The first underwater …
Storm chasing is an exciting yet dangerous activity. Whether you’re a professional TV meteorologist or want to do an adventure, choosing radar for storm chasing is essential. It helps detect the size, duration, direction, and speed of the storm to avoid unwanted problems. After evaluating weather patterns before moving out of your home, the next …
Years ago, marine radars were only mounted on large boats operated by seasoned sailors. They used to be bulky and not always compatible with the average systems used on boats. These days, even amateur sailors on smaller boats with relatively basic systems can easily avail of lighter, system friendly versions of marine radars to help …
Yes, lidar can penetrate water but can be quite a challenge. Mainly due to various limitations such as refraction and light absorption. Greenlight (infrared wavelength of 532nm) from Lidar sensors can penetrate water the best and farthest due to its wavelength. It can penetrate ocean water of up to hundreds of meters (up to 300m). …
Remote sensing, surveying, and monitoring have, in the last few years, reached new heights with the power of the LiDAR technology. The proliferation of LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is now seen in multiple industries including forestry, disaster management, weather prediction, construction, archaeology, autonomous vehicles, and many more. It is important to …
Submarines were first built in the 19th century and rose to popularity during the First World War. The extraordinary capability of these vessels to remain beneath the surface of the water for long periods and enter enemy waters undetected made them indispensable in warfare. Apart from the navy, submarines have also found their use in …
As the world continues to advance in the latest surveying and monitoring technologies based on LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), there is a huge potential of applying these technologies on the diverse terrain of India. Although earlier there were challenges for Indian companies to invest in the LiDAR technology, given stringent regulations on capturing aerial …
The ability to view the details of the surface of the earth from satellites has come a long way, thanks to rapid advancements in technology over the last few decades. Everyone with a smartphone now can “see” an image of their neighborhood through Google Maps. But applications of fetching images of earth surfaces go way …
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Self-driven cars are no longer a component of science-fiction stories. They have been under development for years and have already hit a few roads in the US under testing conditions. A large number of advanced technologies have gone into building the version of autonomous cars that we see today, of which, LiDAR is one of …
Surveying and mapping technologies have come a long way in the last few years, of which one is LiDAR. LiDAR stands for Light Detection and Ranging and is used to locate objects and their positions based on how far it is from the light-emitting source. As the name suggests, a light source is used to …
