How a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) System works – the newest NEON video December 10, 2014 You might have a general sense of what LiDAR data are. But did you ever wonder how LiDAR systems work and what they measuring? Our latest video breaks down how a LiDAR system works. Be sure to check it out : This video is the third in a series of short, engaging animated videos that teach key data concepts. Learn more about NEON's educational resources here. Share Related Posts: Version 3.0.1 of neonUtilities R package released September 3, 2025 Featured Experts: Bridget Hass and Eric Sokol on NEON’s Impact at ESA 2025 August 28, 2025 Featured Expert: Paula Mabee on the Future of AI in Ecology July 29, 2025