A suitcase-sized lidar device developed by a team of Chinese researchers could be used for military and civilian purposes, including aviation and weather forecasting. Photo: Handout
Chinese team develops world’s most sensitive wind-detecting laser
- The suitcase-sized device can be used to make high-speed trains faster, monitor air pollution, and improve aviation, researchers say
- China is a leader in lidar research, despite being a latecomer to the field – but competition is fierce
A suitcase-sized lidar device developed by a team of Chinese researchers could be used for military and civilian purposes, including aviation and weather forecasting. Photo: Handout
