Abstract: A LIDAR system includes a LIDAR chip that is configured to output a LIDAR output signal such that the LIDAR output signal can be reflected by an object located off the LIDAR chip. The LIDAR chip is also configured to receive a LIDAR input signal that includes light from the reflected LIDAR output signal. The LIDAR chip is configured to combine the LIDAR input signal with a reference signal so as to produce a beating signal. The electronics operate the LIDAR chip such that the effects of radial velocity between the reflecting object are reduced or removed from the beating signal while measuring the distance between the LIDAR chip and the reflecting object. The electronics operate the LIDAR chip such that the effects of the distance between the reflecting object are reduced or removed from the beating signal while measuring the radial velocity between the LIDAR chip and the reflecting object.