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Gate-to-gate azimuthal shear

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005880

A measure of the change in radial velocity between adjacent radar gates along a constant range from the radar, indicating rotation within a storm. This shear is calculated from Doppler radar data and is a key indicator for identifying mesocyclones, which are rotating updrafts often associated with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. High values suggest strong rotational dynamics.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005880
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005880",
  "term": "Gate-to-gate azimuthal shear",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the change in radial velocity between adjacent radar gates along a constant range from the radar, indicating rotation within a storm. This shear is calculated from Doppler radar data and is a key indicator for identifying mesocyclones, which are rotating updrafts often associated with severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. High values suggest strong rotational dynamics.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/gate-to-gate-azimuthal-shear/"
}

Record 4,008 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.