How Doppler radar revolutionized weather and saves lives Dennis MersereauDigital Journalist, Weather Specialist Published on Apr. 19, 2025, 11:48 AM ...

Doppler radar is “a remote sensing tool, which basically means it senses things in the atmosphere,” said Sara Purdue, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Here’s ...

Doppler radar can actually ‘see’ highway traffic on cold mornings Dennis MersereauDigital Journalist, Weather Specialist Published on Nov. 27, 2024, 9:30 AM ...

There are numerous practical applications of the Doppler effect. Doppler radar, of great value in both civilian and military aviation, can determine the radial speed of moving targets.

The Doppler effect is the change in the frequency of a wavelength as an object moves toward you or away from you. It’s why an ambulance’s siren sounds different when it’s approaching your ...