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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Radial Velocity Radial Velocity The term 'Radial Velocity' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Component of motion toward or away from a given location. As 'seen' by Doppler radar, it is the component of motion parallel to the radar beam. (The component of motion perpendicular to the beam cannot be seen by the radar. Therefore, strong winds blowing strictly from left to right or from right to left, relative to the radar, can not be detected.)'. Previous 5 Terms: Radar Reflectivity Radar Reflectivity Factor (z) radarscope Radial Radial gate Next 5 Terms: radian radian- radian measure Radiance radiant Radiant barrier About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.