Research Projects

Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) is an active remote sensing technique, that can besuitably used to obtain Surface Topography data and measure Atmospherics. By examining and analyzing the echo signal of the laser from satellite or airborne platform, one can measure the distance, direction and characteristics of the target. In last two decades, significant progress has been made in utilizing LIDAR data and has generated interest and scope for many more applications. Apart from generating high resolution Digital Elevation Model, thetechnique has been contributing to study of Polar Ice, aerosol/cloud characterization, measurement of tropospheric winds and estimation of greenhouse/trace gases. Day and night operation capability alongwith simultaneous measurements of related parameters through other instruments have becomeessential requirements. Scope: The responsibilities will include: Generation of requirements of a LIDAR System specific to application (including platform), identification of components and end to end realization of system. Demonstration of performance.