Radar Doppler Effect: What Does the "V" Stand For?

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The discussion clarifies that in the context of the Radar Doppler Effect, the variable "v" represents the speed of the electromagnetic wave used in radar technology. This was confirmed by a user referencing the Wikipedia page on radar, which explains the Doppler effect but does not explicitly define "v". The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the components of radar equations for accurate interpretation.

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Here v is the speed of the wave (electromagnetic wave for RADAR).
 
haha, that seeems obvious now. Thanks!
 

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