• Dr.Yashwant Arjunrao Waykar

Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) technology has emerged as a powerful tool for capturing detailed 3D information about the environment. This research paper provides an overview of Lidar technology, its principles, components, types, and applications. The paper explores the basic concept and working principle of Lidar, highlighting its comparison with radar and sonar technologies. It discusses the components of a Lidar system, including the laser source, optics, detectors, and data processing techniques. The paper delves into various types of Lidar systems, such as airborne Lidar, terrestrial Lidar, mobile Lidar, and spaceborne Lidar, detailing their specific applications and advantages. It further examines the applications of Lidar technology, including autonomous vehicles and robotics, environmental monitoring and resource management, geospatial mapping and surveying, urban planning and infrastructure development, as well as atmospheric and climate research. Advancements in Lidar technology are explored, including improvements in range and accuracy, cost reduction, miniaturization, and integration with other sensing technologies. The challenges associated with Lidar technology, particularly environmental and weather-related issues, are also discussed, along with ongoing research to address these challenges. In conclusion, Lidar technology has revolutionized the way we perceive and understand the world around us. With its ability to accurately capture 3D information, Lidar has found applications in diverse fields, ranging from autonomous vehicles and environmental monitoring to urban planning and atmospheric research. The ongoing advancements and efforts to overcome challenges make Lidar technology poised for further growth and innovation in the future.

Lidar, 3D sensing, Laser scanning, Remote sensing, Autonomous vehicles, Robotics, Environmental monitoring, Geospatial mapping, Surveying, Urban planning, Infrastructure development, Atmospheric research, Range, Accuracy, Airborne Lidar, Terrestrial Lidar, Mobile Lidar, Spaceborne Lidar, Advancements, Challenges, Cost reduction, Miniaturization, Integration.

"Lidar Technology: A Comprehensive Review and Future Prospects", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 7, page no.h164-h172, July-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2207728.pdf

"Lidar Technology: A Comprehensive Review and Future Prospects", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 7, page no. pph164-h172, July-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2207728.pdf