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The Laser Thats Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars Paperback – October 9, 2018
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The Laser Thats Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars Paperback – October 9, 2018
A grand tale of genius, grit, and serendipity—a sweeping history of the unsung invention that is transforming modern life.
The Laser Thats Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars Paperback – October 9, 2018
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The Laser Thats Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars Paperback – October 9, 2018

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Explore the fascinating history of lidar and its role in transforming modern life. From 3D mapping to self-driving cars, uncover the revolutionary impact of this groundbreaking technology at Ubuy Maldives.
  • Provides a rich history of laser scanning and lidar
  • Follows the development of lidar and its impact in various fields
  • Introduces the inventors behind the lasers and their challenge in self-driving cars
  • Explores the revolutionary impact of lidar in fields like meteorology, surveying, and virtual reality
  • Meticulously researched and documented
  • Written by Todd Neff, an award-winning science journalist
Paperback314 pages
PublisherPrometheus (October 9, 2018)
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-10163388466X
ISBN-13978-1633884663
Product Dimensions (L x W x H)6.1 x 0.9 x 9 inches (15.5 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm)
Shipping Weight13.6 ounces (385.56 grams)

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The Laser Thats Changing the World: The Amazing Stories behind Lidar, from 3D Mapping to Self-Driving Cars Paperback – October 9, 2018

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  • Question: What is Lidar, and what is the significance of its history?

    Answer: Lidar is an unsung invention transforming modern life, including its functionalities such as meteorology, surveying, 3D imaging, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicle guidance. Todd Neff presents a rich and well-documented history of Lidar’s invention and its impact on our world.
  • Question: What are the various uses of Lidar in different fields?

    Answer: Lidar has multiple applications; it helps pilots land safely, finds hidden archaeological sites, maps Mars and Earth, measures changes in the Greenland ice sheet, and guides robots around laboratories. Lidar also has functionalities such as meteorology, surveying, 3D imaging, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicle guidance.
  • Question: Who should read The Laser That’s Changing the World?

    Answer: This book is an essential read for everyone interested in the expanding impact of science and technology on the modern world, particularly for those interested in knowing the history or potential of Lidar, the revolutionary technology that has brought a significant impact on the world.

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  • Lidar has revolutionized how we see, comprehend and navigate the world.
  • Lidar helps in landing planes,finds hidden archaeological sites,measured changes in the Greenland ice sheet and guides robots around laboratories.
  • Lidar has multiple functionalities ranging from meteorology, surveying, 3D imaging, virtual reality, and autonomous vehicle guidance.
  • Todd Neff presents the rich history of laser scanning and Lidar that fills in the development puzzle of this soon-to-be ubiquitous technology.
  • Lidar will be more important than GPS.
  • The Laser That’s Changing the World is a captivating and fast-moving adventure, meticulously researched and documented, essential reading for everyone interested in the expanding impact of science and technology on the modern world.

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