Rossby number

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008608",
  "term": "Rossby number",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless number used in fluid dynamics to characterize the ratio of inertial forces to Coriolis forces. It indicates the relative influence of planetary rotation on a fluid flow. A small Rossby number suggests that Coriolis effects dominate, as seen in large-scale atmospheric and oceanic motions.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rossby-number/"
}