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Honeywell Aerospace

Advanced Solutions for Defense Modernization: Propulsion, Sensors, Communication & Augmented Reality Systems

Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company

Tactical Grade IMU, GPS/INS, Weapon Orientation Solutions

Psionic

Resilient Manned & Unmanned Navigation Solutions for GNSS-Denied Environments

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RESEPI GEN II LiDAR Scanning Solutions

Next-generation LiDAR & sensor fusion platforms for aerial & ground remote sensing

Next-generation LiDAR & sensor fusion platforms for aerial & ground remote sensing
... high-accuracy LiDAR point cloud generation solutions is ideal for a range of military, defense and...
RESEPI Lite LiDAR Scanners

Modular LiDAR & sensor fusion platforms for aerial & ground remote sensing

Modular LiDAR & sensor fusion platforms for aerial & ground remote sensing
...I is a modular LiDAR solution that is ideal for a range of military, defense and government mapping,... ... high-accuracy LiDAR point cloud generation solutions is ideal for a range of military, defense and...
High Altitude LiDAR Atmospheric Sensing (HALAS)

Remotely-operated, ground-based weather information system

Remotely-operated, ground-based weather information system
...(High-Altitude LiDAR Atmospheric Sensing) is a ground-based remotely-operated system that provides...
SurePath Ground-V

Precision navigation for military and commercial vehicles in GNSS-denied & contested environments

Precision navigation for military and commercial vehicles in GNSS-denied & contested environments
...red navigation solution for military land vehicles that uses advanced Doppler LiDAR technology to...

Military LiDAR Solutions

Sarah Simpson

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LiDAR is used by militaries and armed forces for a broad range of defense applications, such as aerial battlefield mapping, determining line of sight, aiding in mine countermeasures and the autonomous navigation of military vehicles.

Target Tracking & Detection

LiDAR (light detection and ranging) is a technology that uses measurements of the reflections of laser beam pulses to calculate distances and form 3D images. LiDAR scanners typically have very high pulse repetition rates and spatial resolutions, making them ideal for applications requiring high accuracy and detection of small objects. LiDAR is also more sensitive to motion of objects than other imaging technologies such as sonar and radar, making it useful for target tracking and detection.

3D Tactical Mapping

A common application of military LiDAR is 3D tactical mapping of battlefield terrain. LiDAR mapping can be used to build up a picture of the environment for both urban and non-urban mission planning. The resulting images can be used to find out the positions of enemy forces and installations, and determine the exact lay of the land.

Military LiDAR mapping systems may be both topographic and bathymetric, able to precisely image terrain features both on land and in the water. The software used to process LiDAR data may use AI-powered capabilities such as automated feature extraction and object labeling.

Line of Sight

3D LiDAR models can be used to determine line of sight (LOS), which is useful for a number of defense applications. Lines of sight can be used to determine suitable positions for observation and weapons platforms, as well as radio and communications transmission and reception posts.

LiDAR can be used for a number of naval warfare applications. LiDAR scanners can be mounted on aircraft, manned vessels and USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) to aid in mine countermeasures (MCM) and anti-submarine warfare (ASW).

LiDAR is also used as part of the navigation systems in autonomous military vehicles such as drones and self-driving trucks. It can be used to detect the precise distance between the vehicle and other objects to aid in collision avoidance, and can also be used to build up a map of the surroundings.

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