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Target detection based on a Laser imaging system, as a new remote sensing technology developed from laser ranging, laser guidance, laser track-pointing and laser imaging, is another detection method for obtaining target information apart from visible light imaging, infrared imaging and radar imaging.

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Hu, Y. (2018). Introduction. In: Theory and Technology of Laser Imaging Based Target Detection. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3497-8_1

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