 Two-layer internal deformation radius (source code)

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= Two-layer internal deformation radius
{title2=$R_d^2=g\prime H_1H_2/[f_0^2(H_1+H_2)]$}

The <two-layer quasi-geostrophic potential vorticity> coupling defines $R_d^{-2}=F_1+F_2$. With $F_i=f_0^2/(g\prime H_i)$ this gives the stated radius. The <baroclinic energy ratio and deformation scale> depends on $(l/R_d)^2$, so the thinner layer matters when the depths are strongly unequal.

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