Reynolds number

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008567",
  "term": "Reynolds number",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless quantity in fluid mechanics that predicts the flow patterns of different fluid flow situations. It represents the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid, indicating whether the flow is laminar or turbulent. A low Reynolds number indicates laminar flow, while a high Reynolds number suggests turbulent flow, with a critical value often around 2000 for pipe flow.",
  "see_also": [
    "large Reynolds number flow"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/reynolds-number/"
}