Coriolis effect

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:affects ocean currents
atmospheric circulation
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Coriolis_force
gptkbp:category gptkb:classical_mechanics
Earth sciences
gptkbp:causedBy rotation of the Earth
gptkbp:describes apparent deflection of moving objects
gptkbp:directionInNorthernHemisphere to the right
gptkbp:directionInSouthernHemisphere to the left
gptkbp:explains rotation of cyclones
trade winds direction
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1835
gptkbp:form F = -2m(Ω × v)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Coriolis effect
gptkbp:increasesWith angular velocity of rotating frame
velocity of moving object
gptkbp:maximumAt poles
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Gaspard-Gustave_de_Coriolis
gptkbp:notARealForce true
gptkbp:relatedTo meteorology
oceanography
ballistics
gptkbp:type inertial force
gptkbp:zeroAt equator
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:castle
gptkb:classical_mechanics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4