Q. With reference to Remote Sensing Technology, what does LIDAR stand for?
Answer: Light Detection and Ranging
Notes: Lidar stands for Light Detection and Ranging and is very similar to the better known Radar. Basically, a laser pulse is sent out of a transmitter and the light particles (photons) are scattered back to the receiver.

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