Velocity cross section

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002970",
  "term": "Velocity cross section",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "term_source": "Velocity Cross Section",
  "definition": "This WSR-88D radar product displays a vertical cross section of velocity on a grid with heights up to 70,000 feet on the vertical axis and distance up to 124 nm on the horizontal axis. The two end points to create cross section are radar operator selected along a radial or from one AZRAN to another AZRAN within 124 nm of the radar that are less than 124 nm apart.\nIt is used to:\n1) Examine storm structure features such as location of updrafts/downdrafts, strength of storm top divergence, and the depth of mesocyclones;\n2) Locate areas of convergence/divergence (when generated along a radial; and\n3) Analyze areas of rotation (when generated from one AZRAN to another).",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/velocity-cross-section/"
}