Learn More About LiDAR

LiDAR (Light Detection Ranging) is an optical remote sensing technology that can measure the distance and other properties of a target by illuminating the target with light, often using pulses from a laser.  LiDAR technology has application in geomatics, archaeology, geography, geology, geomorphology, seismology, forestry, remote sensing, atmospheric physics and contour mapping.

To view a video about LiDAR click here

For additional information, contact Brad Rister, PE, Sr. Research Associate at

(859) 257-7331 or brad.rister@uky.edu.