Rossby-wave dispersion omega = -beta k_x/(k^2); barotropic-Rossby framework

Layer 1 — Physicsin the geophysical-fluid-dynamics subtree

Rossby-wave dispersion framework (Rossby 1939 Mon Weather Rev 67, 281). Setup: in a beta-plane atmospheric/oceanic flow with Coriolis f = f_0 + beta y (linearised meridional Coriolis variation), small-amplitude perturbations of geostrophic…

Related concepts

Theorem: omega k_x + beta = 0 at k_y = 0, L_d -> inf (barotropic Rossby westward)
Atmospheric thermodynamics

Explore Rossby-wave dispersion omega = -beta k_x/(k^2); barotropic-Rossby framework on the interactive knowledge graph →