LIDAR
James Donahue | November 11th, 2017
Overview
A look at what LIDAR is and how it works. Then a classical comparison of the different type of LIDAR sensors and their use cases. Then an introductory look at interfacing with Arduino to extract distance data points for 3D scans.
References
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lidar
- http://static.garmin.com/pumac/LIDAR_Lite_v3_Operation_Manual_and_Technical_Specifications.pdf
- https://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/pnw_gtr768.pdf
- http://felix.rohrba.ch/en/2015/lidar-footprint-diameter/
- https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/557294#specs
- https://acroname.com/sites/default/files/assets/sharp_gp2y0a710yk0f_datasheet.pdf
- https://www.parallax.com/sites/default/files/downloads/28015-PING-Sensor-Product-Guide-v2.0.pdf
- http://www.lidar-uk.com/how-lidar-works/
- http://www.hamamatsu.com/us/en/community/optical_sensors/articles/measuring_distance_with_light/index.html
- http://www.sdrobots.com/tech-thursday-012-pulsedlight-lidar-lite/
- https://mplnet.gsfc.nasa.gov