Flow and occupancy management with LiDAR
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is best known as the technology that powers
navigation in self-driving cars, but that's not all it can do. LiDAR is used for everything
from creating 3D elevation maps and river surveys to modeling pollution and helping
archeologists detect long-lost relics hidden under vegetation. In security circles, LiDAR
is emerging as an important tool to improve perimeter security, people flow and
occupancy management as well.
What is LiDAR?
Just as radar uses electromagnetic radio waves to detect objects and sonar uses sound waves, LiDAR uses laser light.
The LiDAR system emits a pulse of light and measures how long it takes for it to return to the sensor. By combining
sensor data with GPS tracking and factoring in other variables like speed, an AI-powered LiDAR system can create
precisely detailed, 3D representations of terrain and objects.
The real magic happens when you take this powerful technology and marry it with other data from video cameras,
access control and sensors to detect, track and classify objects within a single unified security system.
Detailed information without compromising privacy
LiDAR maps objects in three dimensions, so you can also use it to gain new perspectives on familiar places. With
November 9, 2021
Cheryl Stewart and Gerald
Becker
