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July 11, 2000, 12:55
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Hi all, Could anyone give me a definition of a Rossby number and where does it normally arise. Thanks for the help
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July 11, 2000, 15:45
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Re: Rossby no.
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i think it is the ratio of inertia to viscous momentum.
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July 11, 2000, 16:02
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No Ollie
I think its it the inverse of the strouhal number divided by the reynolds number cubed. Regards Elvis |
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July 11, 2000, 16:04
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No, the Rossby number is the ratio of inertial to Coriolis forces.
This is an important non-dimensional parameter in atmospheric flows with rotating fluids. |
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July 11, 2000, 16:09
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Are you sure?.
Regards Elvis |
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July 11, 2000, 16:47
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(1). See the website: http://www.treasure-troves.com/physi...sbyNumber.html
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July 11, 2000, 21:47
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Sure, Glenn is right. The definition is
Ro = U / (Omega * L) Sincerely, Jinwook |
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