Rossby Parameter¶

from wikipedia:

The Rossby parameter β arises due to the variation of the Coriolis force f(φ) as a function of latitude φ. It is important in the generation of Rossby waves and given by

$\beta(\varphi) = 2\Omega / R * cos(\varphi)$

In [1]:

using PhysicalOceanography
isapprox(β(45),1.61687441686e-11)

Out[1]:

true

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