What is Doppler radar? How does it work? Doppler radar is among the most advanced technology used to determine weather forecasts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

While radar detectors do work when used properly, they should not be relied on as a sole piece of equipment to prevent speeding tickets. Rather, one’s eyes are the number one tool for getting ...

In the first part of Radar School, Chief Meteorologist Michael Bohling explains how radar works, its benefits and drawbacks, and the future of radar technology.

Weather radar is an incredible piece of technology, and knowing how to interpret the colors on the map can keep you safe as we enter severe weather season.

The glass cell that serves as the radar’s quantum component is full of cesium atoms kept at room temperature. The researchers use lasers to get each individual cesium atom to swell to nearly the size ...

How a driver can be wrongfully ticketed by speed-triggered radar devices: ...

Hiding from radar Electromagnetic waves "bounce" off objects that conduct electricity, so old-fashioned aircraft made from wood and canvas didn't produce big radar echoes, says Brooker.