Precipitation intensity is measured by a ground-based radar that bounces radar waves off of precipitation. The Local Radar base reflectivity product is a display of echo intensity (reflectivity ...

What Is RADAR? Radio Detection and Ranging is a system or device that uses electromagnetic radio waves to determine the range, velocity, and angle of the objects in the surrounding area. This system ...

If the radar shows a strong area of rotation and a debris ball in the same area, it is a strong indication that a tornado is occurring. "This signature, known as the Tornadic Debris Signature (TDS ...

The discovery that weather radar systems can detect meteorite falls marks a significant leap in how scientists study and ...

Doppler radar is vital to know what lurks in the clouds. New technology is coming that will give us an even better view into the sky.

When rain starts to fall, people immediately look to the weather radar to see how long it will last. But when severe weather strikes, meteorologists can use this technology to pinpoint the precise ...