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DESCRIPTION: Like Base
Reflectivity, Base Velocity is a base product measured
by the radar. Base Velocity is the average radial velocity
of the targets in the radar beam at a given location. Radial
velocity is the component of the target's motion that is
along the direction of the radar beam. Positive values (warm colors) denote out-bound velocities that are
directed away from the radar. Negative
values (cool colors) are
in-bound velocities that are
directed towards the radar.
PRODUCTS: There are four (4) Base Velocity NIDS
products, available in both precipitation and clear-air
modes:
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Precipitation Mode
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BVEL1
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0.50 degree elevation
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BVEL2
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1.45 degree elevation
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BVEL3
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2.40 degree elevation
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BVEL4
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3.35 degree elevation
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Clear-Air Mode
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BVEL1
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0.50 degree elevation
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BVEL2
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1.50 degree elevation
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BVEL3
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2.50 degree elevation
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BVEL4
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3.50 degree elevation
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