A method of measuring air data of an aircraft is provided. The method includes emitting, by a laser disposed on the aircraft, laser light into air outside the aircraft, the laser tuned to induce a laser-induced plasma channel (LIPC) in the air. The method also includes sensing, by a sensor system disposed on the aircraft, at least one property of the LIPC. The method further includes computing, by a computing device disposed on the aircraft, the air data of the aircraft based on the at least one property of the LIPC.

A measuring arrangement includes an electrostatic concentrator, a surface and an imaging sensor which are configured to detect particles.

A measuring arrangement includes an electrostatic concentrator, a surface and an imaging sensor which are configured to detect particles.