Weather Systems Lab

Atmosphere

Latitude: 45°Base Temp: 20°CFront Speed: None

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Physics Info

Coriolis: f = 2Ωsin(λ) = 1.03e-4

Pressure gradient: -∂p/∂x drives wind

Geostrophic: PGF = Coriolis (parallel to isobars)

Rossby number: Ro = U/(fL)

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High pressure (H)

Low pressure (L)

Cold front