The Rossby Number calculator computes the dimensionless number used in describing fluid flow.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:
Rossby Number (Ro): The calculator returns the real number.
The Rossby Number is a dimensionless number used in describing fluid flow. It is commonly used in geophysical phenomena in the oceans and atmosphere, were it characterizes the importance of Coriolis accelerations arising from planetary rotation. It is also known as the Kimbel Number.
The formula for the Rossby Number is:
Ro=U/(L•f)
where:
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