Development of a compact light detection and ranging module

Recent advancements in laser and detector technology have made it possible to create a compact Light Detection and Ranging, LiDAR system that is highly accurate and operates on low power. LiDAR systems consist of a laser source, photodetector, signal processor, and data processor. This research expl...

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Main Author: Ng, Kok Leong
Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
Published: 2023
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description Recent advancements in laser and detector technology have made it possible to create a compact Light Detection and Ranging, LiDAR system that is highly accurate and operates on low power. LiDAR systems consist of a laser source, photodetector, signal processor, and data processor. This research explores the potential of replacing the LiDAR Lite commercial unit's laser source with a smaller semiconductor laser. To achieve this, a complete prototype was developed using a miniature semiconductor laser called Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser, VCSEL. The system was integrated with an Arduino UNO microcontroller and 3D-printed brackets. The laser used in the prototype is specifically characterized to meet the LiDAR system's requirements for laser power, wavelength, and beam shape. Testing was conducted in several stages to ensure the prototype's functionality. The data collected by the LiDAR prototype was analysed and presented as a Point Cloud, showing the position of points in X, Y, and Z coordinates. The system aims to provide a basis for future work.
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spelling my-utar-eprints.59232025-11-05T08:19:06Z Development of a compact light detection and ranging module Ng, Kok Leong TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery TR Photography Recent advancements in laser and detector technology have made it possible to create a compact Light Detection and Ranging, LiDAR system that is highly accurate and operates on low power. LiDAR systems consist of a laser source, photodetector, signal processor, and data processor. This research explores the potential of replacing the LiDAR Lite commercial unit's laser source with a smaller semiconductor laser. To achieve this, a complete prototype was developed using a miniature semiconductor laser called Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser, VCSEL. The system was integrated with an Arduino UNO microcontroller and 3D-printed brackets. The laser used in the prototype is specifically characterized to meet the LiDAR system's requirements for laser power, wavelength, and beam shape. Testing was conducted in several stages to ensure the prototype's functionality. The data collected by the LiDAR prototype was analysed and presented as a Point Cloud, showing the position of points in X, Y, and Z coordinates. The system aims to provide a basis for future work. 2023-05 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/5923/1/17AGM05425_NG_KOK_LEONG.pdf Ng, Kok Leong (2023) Development of a compact light detection and ranging module. Master dissertation/thesis, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/5923/
spellingShingle TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
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Development of a compact light detection and ranging module
title Development of a compact light detection and ranging module
title_full Development of a compact light detection and ranging module
title_fullStr Development of a compact light detection and ranging module
title_full_unstemmed Development of a compact light detection and ranging module
title_short Development of a compact light detection and ranging module
title_sort development of a compact light detection and ranging module
topic TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
TR Photography
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