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Methods and systems for improving the accuracy of hitting a target are described. An apparatus includes a LIDAR unit, a storage device, an aim adjustment controller and an adjustment interface. The LIDAR unit is configured to measure at least one of wind profiles along a path between a shooting devi

Methods and systems for improving the accuracy of hitting a target are described. An apparatus includes a LIDAR unit, a storage device, an aim adjustment controller and an adjustment interface. The LIDAR unit is configured to measure at least one of wind profiles along a path between a shooting device and the target, and a range to the target. The storage device is configured to store ballistic information for at least one of ammunition types, shooting devices, and environmental conditions. The aim adjustment controller is configured to analyze at least one of the wind profile, the range to the target, and the ballistic information to determine a set of aiming parameters and the adjustment interface is configured to provide aiming instructions based on the set of aiming parameters, wherein the aiming instructions substantially improve the accuracy.

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1. An apparatus for improving accuracy of hitting a target comprising: a LIDAR unit configured to measure wind profile along a path between a shooting device and the target, and a range to the target;a storage device configured to store ballistic information for at least one of ammunition types, sho

1. An apparatus for improving accuracy of hitting a target comprising: a LIDAR unit configured to measure wind profile along a path between a shooting device and the target, and a range to the target;a storage device configured to store ballistic information for at least one of ammunition types, shooting devices, and environmental conditions;an aim adjustment controller configured to analyze the wind profile, the range to the target, and the ballistic information to determine a set of aiming parameters; andan adjustment interface configured to provide aiming instructions based on the set of aiming parameters, wherein the aiming instructions substantially improve the accuracy. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a sensor system configured to measure one or more properties. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the one or more properties comprises at least one of a visibility, temperature, humidity, and pressure. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the sensor system comprises one or more accelerometers or gyroscopes. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the one or more accelerometers or gyroscopes are configured to determine the orientation or movement of the shooting device. 6. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a display configured to output the one or more properties. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the LIDAR unit is configured to measure the wind profile at a set range from the shooting device. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, further comprising: a range control mechanism,wherein the set range is adjustable via the range control mechanism. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the storage device is further configured to store the wind profile at the set range. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the LIDAR unit is configured to measure wind profiles at different ranges to determine each of the profiles at corresponding ranges. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the storage device is further configured to store the range to the target. 12. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a communications interface,wherein the storage device is configured to upload data via the communications interface. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a display,wherein the adjustment interface comprises text commands on the display. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: one or more actuators,wherein the adjustment interface is further configured to control the movement of the shooting device via the one or more actuators. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a display,wherein the adjustment interface comprises an electronic reticle displayed on the display. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a motion sensor,wherein the aim adjustment controller is further configured to compensate for a movement of the shooting device via input from the motion sensor. 17. A method for improving accuracy of hitting a target comprising: transmitting with a LIDAR a beam of radiation along a path between a shooting device and the target;receiving returned radiation from one or more regions between the shooting device and the target;combining the returned radiation with one or more reference beams of radiation;determining one or more Doppler shifts based on the combined radiation;wherein said Doppler shifts are used to develop a three-dimensional wind profile and a range between the shooting device and the target;accessing ballistic information for at least one of ammunition types, shooting devices, and environmental conditions;computing a set of aiming parameters based on at least the said three-dimensional wind profile and range between the shooting device and the target and ballistic information; andtransmitting aiming adjustments to the shooting device to substantially improve the accuracy of hitting the target and wherein at least three beams of radiation are used to develop a three-dimensional wind profile and wherein a beam of radiation is used to determine a range between the shooting device and the target. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the accessing comprises accessing ballistic information via a wireless communications interface. 19. The method of claim 17, wherein the accessing comprises accessing at least one of a humidity, temperature, and pressure of an environment around the shooting device. 20. The method of claim 17, further comprising displaying the aiming adjustments on a screen coupled to the shooting device. 21. The method of claim 20, further comprising displaying text commands on the screen. 22. The method of claim 20, further comprising displaying an electronic reticle on the screen. 23. The method of claim 17, further comprising moving the shooting device via one or more actuators based on the aiming adjustments. 24. The method of claim 17, further comprising compensating for a movement of the shooting device in the set of aiming parameters. 25. A shooting device, comprising: a body;a barrel; andan aiming system, comprising:a measuring device coupled to the body, the measuring device comprising a LIDAR unit configured to measure wind profile along a path between the barrel and a target, and a range to the target;a storage device electrically coupled to the measuring device, the storage device configured to store ballistic information; andan aim adjustment controller configured to analyze the wind profile, the range to the target, and the ballistic information to determine aiming parameters for the aiming system.