Doppler radar

noun

: a radar system that utilizes the Doppler effect for measuring velocity

Examples of Doppler radar in a Sentence

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Neither Doppler radar nor pesky statistics seem to dent interest in Phil's weather predictions. Bill Chappell, NPR, 31 Jan. 2025 What's next: The new NOAA leader will have to contend with upgrading the network of Doppler radars and telecommunications equipment for Weather Service forecast offices, along with integrating AI modeling into the typical workflow of a forecaster. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025 Be prepared for whatever is in Michigan's weather forecast with live Doppler radar from the National Weather Service below. Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024 Reports from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft and National Weather Service Doppler radar data indicated maximum sustained winds were near 80 mph shortly after landfall, according to the NHC. Jennifer Sangalang, Austin American-Statesman, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Doppler radar 

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Doppler radar was in 1954

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“Doppler radar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Doppler%20radar. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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Doppler radar

noun
: a radar system using the Doppler effect for measuring speed
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