The Doppler radar has the capacity to measure the speed at which falling rain is moving horizontally toward or away from the radar antenna. Falling rain moves with the wind. Consequently, Doppler radar allows scientists to peer into a tornado-generating thunderstorm and observe its wind.

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Doppler radar measures the velocity of falling precipitation (such as rain) towards or away from the radar, which allows scientists to observe the wind patterns within storms, including those capable of producing tornadoes.

The Doppler Radar Has the Capacity to Measure the Speed