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RADAR and LiDAR for Remote Sensing and Object Tracking
RADAR and LiDAR for Remote Sensing and Object Tracking
Both LiDAR and RADAR are well-established methods of detection and remote sensing. Some systems benefit from using radar while others are better served using LiDAR. In some cases, the two techniques may ...
A Doppler LiDAR System for Advanced Weather Monitoring
A Doppler LiDAR System for Advanced Weather Monitoring
Wind and rainfall must be closely monitored in many domains including agricultural planning, flight safety, and early warnings of hazardous weather. Wind and rain detection is also important for long-term ...
LADAR (Laser Radar Systems) for 3-D Active Detection
LADAR (Laser Radar Systems) for 3-D Active Detection
The first radar systems were developed in 1935 by the German military. The term RADAR (Radio Detection And Ranging) was coined in 1940 by the U.S. navy. It was used during WWII to detect missiles, ships, ...
Phased Array Antennas and MIMO Applications
Phased Array Antennas and MIMO Applications
Phased Arrays were first invented in 1905 by Karl Ferdinand Braun in order to demonstrate long distance radio communication. During WWII, Phased Array antennas were also used in aircraft landing radar ...