When was the LIDAR invented?

The LIDAR was invented in 1961 by Hughes Aircraft in the USA.

A remote sensing technology that measures distances by illuminating targets with laser pulses.

Year invented1961
InventorHughes Aircraft
CountryUSA
CategoryComputing

Who invented the LIDAR?

Hughes Aircraft invented the LIDAR in 1961 in the USA.

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