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The component of a three-dimensional [[velocity]] vector oriented along the radial  direction from the origin point or axis in [[polar coordinates|polar]], [[cylindrical coordinates|cylindrical]], or [[spherical coordinates]].<br/> In connection with [[Doppler radar]], the radial velocity component is called [[Doppler velocity]].  <br/>''See also'' [[curvilinear coordinates]].
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">The component of a three-dimensional [[velocity]] vector oriented along the radial  direction from the origin point or axis in [[polar coordinates|polar]], [[cylindrical coordinates|cylindrical]], or [[spherical coordinates]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">In connection with [[Doppler radar]], the radial velocity component is called [[Doppler velocity]].  <br/>''See also'' [[curvilinear coordinates]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 04:46, 27 March 2024

The component of a three-dimensional velocity vector oriented along the radial direction from the origin point or axis in polar, cylindrical, or spherical coordinates.
In connection with Doppler radar, the radial velocity component is called Doppler velocity.
See also curvilinear coordinates.

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