Abstract: In this paper, the basic principle and development of LiDAR remote sensing technique are introduced briefly, and a comprehensive description of the technical parameters and science targets of main overseas spaceborne LiDAR system is given. The applications of spaceborne LiDAR in many spheres of the science are reviewed in detail. Finally, it is pointed out the possibility and necessity of developing the spaceborne LiDAR at the present stage.
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Received: 18 August 2008
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