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The CSIR is hosting a workshop to determine the research trends and status quo of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) research in South Africa and neighbouring countries.
Laser radar, more commonly known as LiDAR, is becoming one of the most powerful techniques for active remote sensing of the earth's atmosphere. Lasers offer great advantages over conventional light sources in terms of peak power, narrow spectral width and narrow beam width. Laser systems were deployed for atmospheric studies immediately after the discovery of the laser in 1960. Since then, laser remote sensing of the atmosphere has advanced extensively.
Dr Venkataraman Sivakumar of the CSIR National Laser Centre says the CSIR hopes to foster relationships with other research groups in terms of LiDAR applications and research activities. He says invited talks from French participants from the Centre National De la Recherche Scientifique and local experts are planned. The workshop will be held on 21 and 22 November 2007 at the Innovation Hub in Pretoria. No cost is involved, but registration is essential.
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