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Nondimensional parameter

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007574

A dimensionless quantity that characterizes a physical system or process, often arising from the nondimensionalization of governing equations. These parameters allow for the comparison of different systems and the identification of dominant physical mechanisms. The Richardson number is a nondimensional parameter used to assess atmospheric stability and turbulence.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007574
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoNondimensional equation; Dimensional analysis
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Nondimensional parameter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless quantity that characterizes a physical system or process, often arising from the nondimensionalization of governing equations. These parameters allow for the comparison of different systems and the identification of dominant physical mechanisms. The Richardson number is a nondimensional parameter used to assess atmospheric stability and turbulence.",
  "see_also": [
    "nondimensional equation",
    "dimensional analysis"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nondimensional-parameter/"
}

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