Can a Lidar Drone Penetrate Snow, and Help in Search and Rescue?
In today’s show, we reveal whether a LiDAR drone can penetrate snow, and facilitate a successful search and rescue.
Our caller, Scott from Denver has come up with a rather unique question today. Scott’s question is about using a LiDAR drone in search and rescue. LiDAR or Light Detection and Ranging, unlike photogrammetry, can penetrate dense vegetation to accurately map earth’s topography. However, can a LiDAR drone penetrate snow, and rescue folks buried in an avalanche?
Great question, Scott. We answer Scott’s question, and also reveal the radar with the deepest penetration of snow. Tune in now!
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Timestamps
- [02:50] Today’s question is about using a LiDAR drone for search and rescue
- [05:00] Can a LiDAR drone really penetrate snow?
- [05:10] Is there any radar that can penetrate snow, and thus be used for search and rescue?
- [05:55] Is ice more difficult to penetrate with radar?
- [06:25] Which radar has the deepest penetration of snow?
