Brunt-Väisälä frequency
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004056
The natural oscillation frequency of a parcel of fluid displaced vertically within a stably stratified environment. It represents the rate at which a vertically displaced air parcel will oscillate if returned to its original position. This frequency is a key indicator of atmospheric stability and is often expressed in radians per second or cycles per second.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-004056 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Buoyancy frequency |
Record as JSON
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