Security Forces use LIDAR to catch speeders

Tech. Sgt. Jason Kornelis, 60th Security Forces Squadron Police Services, observes vehicle speeds using Light Detection and Ranging. In addition to having the ability to single out one vehicle from a group, LIDAR also measures vehicle speed from a greater distance at a faster rate than the traditional radar devices. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristen Rohrer)

Security Forces use LIDAR to catch speeders

Published Nov. 17, 2009
60th Security Forces Squadron

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Responding to concerns regarding speeding and traffic safety, the Security Forces acquired the enhanced capability of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) to enforce compliance with speed limits on base.

"Security Forces is aware of the concerns over speeding on Travis and is responding with our new technology," said Tech. Sgt. Jason Kornelis, 60th Security Forces Squadron Police Services. "LIDAR is more accurate and smaller than radar devices, which allows patrols to effectively enforce the base traffic code."

LIDAR has the distinct advantage over traditional radar speed-measuring devices with the ability to single out a vehicle from a group. LIDAR also measures vehicle speed from a greater distance and at a faster rate than the traditional radar devices. Additionally, the device is portable and does not require a tether or permanent mount to a vehicle.

"Our patrols could walk around different areas of the base and enforce traffic code without the tell-tale sign of a police cruiser," said Sergeant Kornelis. "This is going to put speeders at a great disadvantage, and increase public safety."