Rossby parameter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008609",
  "term": "Rossby parameter",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The latitudinal variation of the Coriolis parameter, which describes how the Coriolis effect changes with latitude. It is a key factor in the dynamics of large-scale atmospheric and oceanic waves, known as Rossby waves. This parameter is represented by the symbol beta (β) and is positive in the Northern Hemisphere.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Rossby term"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "Rossby wave",
    "barotropic instability",
    "beta plane"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rossby-parameter/"
}