A view of laser technology, known as lidar, onboard an ASO plane. These lasers allow the planes to scan the snowpack they’re flying over, immediately sending the data back for the ASO team to incorporate in their forecasts.
Credits: CADWR/Kelly M. Grow
A view of laser technology, known as lidar, onboard an ASO plane. These lasers allow the planes to scan the snowpack they’re flying over, immediately sending the data back for the ASO team to incorporate in their forecasts.