Buoyancy length scale

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004085",
  "term": "Buoyancy length scale",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A characteristic vertical length over which buoyancy forces significantly influence fluid motion, particularly in a stratified atmosphere or ocean. It represents the distance a parcel of fluid must travel vertically for its buoyancy to become comparable to its initial kinetic energy. This scale is derived from the Brunt-Väisälä frequency and vertical velocity fluctuations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/buoyancy-length-scale/"
}