Advanced LIDAR Applications

New laser-based systems for remote sensing and pollution monitoring

LIDAR
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What is LIDAR
LIDAR
(Light Detection And Ranging) is an optical

remote sensing technology that measures properties of scattered light to find range and/or other information of a distant target. Application of LIDAR system are diffused in different technology: topography, remote sensing, atmospheric physics, etc

LIDAR group in Naples

The University of Naples as unit of CNISM1 and the

CNR2 labs in Napoli, Italy, can boast a powerful tradition in LIDAR methodologies research and application

During the last 20 years, the joined groups realized different LIDAR instruments for research purposes. Success in related research topics is confirmed by different publications, financed research projects, measurements campaigns in collaboration with atmospheric research institution all over the word. Dr. Wang Xuan and prof.N.Spinelli collaborate on this field since 1990
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National Consortium of Italian Universities for Physics of the Matter National Council of Research

A new synergy - ALA

LIDAR research is now ready for real world applications. A

new company (ALA) has born as spin-off of these research activities joining different capabilities. ALA srl has the task to realize an effective and strong collaboration among research groups and a SME
Associates:

Researchers from University of Naples and CNR

Dr. . Wang Xuan and prof.N.Spinelli

SME PROMETE Dr.V.Tontodonato

SME - PROMETE srl, is a company devoted to technology

transfer activities
Dr. V.Tontodonato member of PROMETE will be charged as the future CEO of the new company ALA Dr.V.Tontodonato has 20-year experience in system integration, development of customized instruments, remote control applications and signal analysis
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LIDAR BF - patent
Dr Wang Xuan and prof.N.Spinelli recently

patented a new LIDAR technology for dust as well as small particles (< PM0.1) monitoring in a large area with unrivaled features in terms of time resolution and spatial distribution This new (no other similar product can be actually found) LIDAR system can be applied in different situation. In particular
Particle pollution monitoring in industrial areas Dust and PM assessment in urban areas

ALA reached an agreement to exploit this patent

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LIDAR BF (1/2)
Installation example

A sketch of the LIDAR BF head

Telescope

Guangzhou

22-25 December 2009

LIDAR BF (2/2)
Key features of LIDAR BF compared to other products
large areas monitoring in real time

higher spatial and time resolution (with respect

to single point monitoring system) eye-safe (other LIDAR system are usually non eye-safe and cannot be used in a open environment without a strict control) night and day operations no high power laser systems needed (i.e. minor costs, smaller size, easier operations)
Guangzhou 22-25 December 2009

The market for LIDAR BF

To monitor air pollution level is nowadays a major

concern of local and national institutions mainly to preserve citizens quality of life and health.
Different factors can boost the market for LIDAR BF

all over the world:

Current and future status of government regulations

Actual emission levels

Comparison with other methods for measurement of

pollutants Affordable cost of the system

Guangzhou

22-25 December 2009

The market for LIDAR BF

Air pollution monitoring market is expected to rise to US$2.2 billion in 2010, an increase by (a) 20% over 2009
a) McIlvaine Air Pollution Monitoring and Sampling World Market Report

Guangzhou

22-25 December 2009

The market for LIDAR BF

Mass particulate monitoring will experience

double-digit growth worldwide Over the next five years more countries will turn to mass monitoring to replace the present opacity systems. Opacity monitors have long served to provide rough indications of particulate emissions. But with the tight limits now place on emitters, particle monitors provide the only solution for accurate measurement.

Guangzhou

22-25 December 2009

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