Ideal fluid
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006450
A hypothetical fluid characterized by zero viscosity and incompressibility, meaning it offers no resistance to shear stress and its density remains constant under pressure changes. This simplification allows for the analytical study of fluid dynamics without accounting for frictional losses or density variations. Such fluids are often used as a theoretical baseline for understanding more complex real-world atmospheric and oceanic flows.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-006450 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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