The Coriolis Effect

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:affects ocean currents
atmospheric circulation
water draining in sinks
gptkbp:causedBy rotation of the Earth
gptkbp:describes apparent deflection of moving objects
gptkbp:directionInNorthernHemisphere deflection to the right
gptkbp:directionInSouthernHemisphere deflection to the left
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1835
gptkbp:form 2Ωv sin(φ)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Coriolis Effect
gptkbp:importantFor meteorology
oceanography
gptkbp:magnitudeDependsOn latitude
speed of object
gptkbp:maximumAt poles
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Gaspard-Gustave_de_Coriolis
gptkbp:via velocity of object
gptkbp:zeroAt equator
gptkbp:φ latitude
gptkbp:Ω angular velocity of Earth
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dana_Ashbrook
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6