radial velocity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002227",
  "term": "radial velocity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Component of motion toward or away from a given location. As \"seen\" by Doppler\nradar, it is the component of motion parallel to the radar beam. (The component of motion perpendicular to\nthe beam cannot be seen by the radar. Therefore, strong winds blowing strictly from left to right or from right\nto left, relative to the radar, can not be detected.)",
  "see_also": [
    "curvilinear coordinates"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/radial-velocity/"
}