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It refers to a mode of Doppler radar. You're probably used to looking at base reflectivity, which measures the intensity of precipitation within range of the radar. Base velocity measures the velocity at which any object, even wind, is moving toward or away from the radar. This is especially useful in identifying rotation (potential tornadoes), but also to diagnose other features such as cold air advection.

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