Geospatial

The genealogy of lidar (light detection and ranging) stems from sonar (sonic navigation and ranging) and radar (radio detection and ranging) technologies. Sonar and radar use acoustic (sound) and electromagnetic waves in the radio or microwave frequency spectrum, respectively. Lidar technology uses electromagnetic radiation in the infra-red and visible light spectrum, which are much higher frequencies than that of radio or microwaves.

Nextcore/Cordel COO and founder, Ashley Cox shares insights and expertise with Advanced Navigation’s Head of Product, Adam Barnes in integrating INS and LiDAR.