Calculate Coriolis deflection force on ocean currents at different latitudes
Input Parameters
Results
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Coriolis Parameter f
×10⁻⁵ s⁻¹
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Deflection Force
N/kg
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Deflection Direction
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Lateral Deflection
nm
Reference
f = 2Ω×sin(latitude) where Ω = 7.2921×10⁻⁵ rad/s
Coriolis acceleration = f × velocity
Deflection: right in NH, left in SH
f = 0 at equator, maximum at poles