Launchpad: Light Detection and Ranging

Description

Learn how NASA uses Light Detection and Ranging, or LiDAR, to study distant objects. NASA uses LiDAR technology to measure distances of faraway objects, locate aerosols and to develop topographic maps on Earth and Mars.

Published on: June 22, 2009

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NASA, eClips, NIA, Launchpad, High School, science, technology, engineering, math, STEM, education, video, LiDAR; aerosols; topographic maps; light; gases; RADAR, satellites, Russell DeYoung, NGSS, SEP1, questions, problems, SEP2, models, SEP3, investigati