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Fields of Study > physics > physical phenomena > Doppler effect
Preferred Term:

Doppler effect

Definition:
The change in frequency with which energy reaches a receiver when the receiver and the energy source are in motion relative to each other.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
physical phenomena
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • Doppler shift
  • micro-Doppler effect
  • Doppler-Fizeau effect
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/235369
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