Rossby radius of deformation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008610",
  "term": "Rossby radius of deformation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A characteristic length scale in geophysical fluid dynamics that represents the distance over which rotational effects become comparable to buoyancy effects. It defines the horizontal scale at which a disturbance in a rotating, stratified fluid can adjust to geostrophic balance. This radius is proportional to the internal wave speed and inversely proportional to the Coriolis parameter.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rossby-radius-of-deformation/"
}