LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses pulsed laser light to measure distances with centimeter-level precision, generating dense three-dimensional point clouds of terrain, vegetation, and built structures. From autonomous vehicle navigation to archaeological discovery beneath jungle canopies, LiDAR has revolutionized how we perceive and model the physical world at scale.
These simulations let you trace laser pulses through the atmosphere, classify ground and surface returns, estimate forest canopy height from waveform analysis, model green-wavelength bathymetric penetration in coastal waters, and evaluate point density requirements for survey accuracy — all with real-time interactive controls and physically realistic signal models.