Lidar Engineering: Introduction to Basic Principles

By Jens Heinrich Walther

Lidar Engineering: Introduction to Basic Principles provides a rigorous foundation in the physics, system design, and engineering applications of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology. Published by Cambridge University Press, this authoritative text bridges optical theory with practical system implementation.

The book explains laser propagation, atmospheric interaction, signal processing, receiver design, and system performance analysis. It is widely used in remote sensing, atmospheric science, defense systems, autonomous vehicle sensing, and aerospace engineering programs.

What This Book Does

This book equips engineers and scientists with the theoretical framework and practical tools required to design, analyze, and optimize LiDAR systems for measurement and imaging applications.

Key Features

• Fundamental principles of laser-based ranging systems
• Atmospheric scattering and signal propagation analysis
• Receiver design and detection techniques
• System performance and noise modeling
• Applications in remote sensing and aerospace systems

Who Should Use This Book?

• Optical and photonics engineers
• Remote sensing specialists
• Aerospace and defense engineers
• Autonomous systems developers
• Graduate students in optics and engineering physics

Why It’s Essential

• Clear engineering-focused LiDAR foundation
• Bridges physics and applied system design
• Suitable for academic and professional use
• Published by Cambridge University Press

A foundational guide to LiDAR system engineering and optical sensing.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9780521198516
• Author: Jens Heinrich Walther
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Format: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $— (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Laser Fundamentals and Optical Principles
• Atmospheric Propagation and Scattering
• Receiver and Detection Systems
• Signal Processing Techniques
• System Performance Modeling
• Applications in Remote Sensing

FAQs

• Is this suitable for graduate engineering courses?
  Yes. It is widely used in optics and remote sensing programs.
• Does it cover both theory and system design?
  Yes. It integrates laser physics with practical LiDAR engineering.
• Is it relevant for autonomous vehicle sensing?
  Yes. The principles apply directly to modern LiDAR-based sensing systems.