NASA | Intro to LIDAR - 3D Version

The video tutorial explains the challenges of measuring mountain heights on other planets compared to Earth. It introduces LIDAR technology, which uses laser pulses from satellites to measure distances accurately and create 3D models of planetary terrains. LIDAR's versatility extends to studying Earth's forests, ice caps, and atmospheres, as well as those of other planets, without the need for physical exploration.

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