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= Rossby number
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The Rossby number (Ro) is a dimensionless number that measures the relative importance of inertial forces compared to Coriolis forces in a rotating system, such as the Earth's atmosphere or ocean. It is named after the American meteorologist Carl-Gustav Rossby. The Rossby number is typically defined as: \\\[ Ro = \\frac\{U\}\{fL\} \\\] Where: - \\(U\\) is a characteristic velocity scale of the flow (e.g., wind speed).