What is Doppler Effect Speed Measurement?
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Doppler effect speed measurement refers to the radar speed detection function, which utilizes the principle of the Doppler effect of electromagnetic waves. It records distance and speed based on changes in the wavelength of radiation from an object due to the relative motion between the object and the observer. Doppler Effect: The main concept is that the wavelength of radiation from an object changes due to the relative motion between the wave source and the observer. In front of a moving wave source, waves are compressed, resulting in shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies (blueshift). Behind the moving wave source, the opposite effect occurs, with longer wavelengths and lower frequencies (redshift). The faster the wave source moves, the greater the effect. The speed of the wave source along the observer's direction can be calculated based on the degree of redshift (or blueshift). Methods of Measuring Vehicle Speed: Interval speed measurement; Geographic coil speed measurement, where induction strips buried in the ground are perpendicular to the direction of vehicle travel and spaced a certain distance apart. The time difference between passing two induction strips is used to calculate the vehicle's speed, and speeding triggers photo evidence collection; Radar speed measurement.