V-R vortex

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-010838",
  "term": "V-R vortex",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A theoretical model of a vortex where the tangential velocity (V) is inversely proportional to the radius (R) from the center, following the relationship V × R = constant. This describes an irrotational vortex, where angular momentum is conserved, and results in wind speeds that increase infinitely as the center is approached. While real-world vortices like tornadoes approximate this behavior at some distance, their centers feature a solid-body rotation core where velocity decreases to zero.",
  "see_also": [
    "Rankine vortex"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/v-r-vortex/"
}