Getting airborne

The researchers pack their LIDAR system into the small plane shown in the image. They fly the system over the area of interest at a speed of 65 meters per second and an altitude of 150 meters. (Credit: James Churnside)

The researchers pack their LIDAR system into the small plane shown in the image. They fly the system over the area of interest at a speed of 65 meters per second and an altitude of 150 meters. (Credit: James Churnside)