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geostrophic_eastward_sea_water_velocity  

Definition

  • A velocity is a vector quantity. "Eastward" indicates a vector component which is positive when directed eastward (negative westward). "Geostrophic" indicates that geostrophic balance is assumed, i.e. that the pressure gradient force and the Coriolis force are balanced and the large scale fluid flow is parallel to the isobars.

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  • Mapping to be determined

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https://vocab.met.no/CFSTDN/geostrophic_eastward_sea_water_velocity

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