Ekman layer
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ekman-layer-184-15621769
title:
Ekman layer
text:
The Ekman layer is the layer in a fluid where there is a force balance between pressure gradient force, Coriolis force and turbulent drag. It was first described by Vagn Walfrid Ekman. Ekman layers occur both in the atmosphere and in the ocean. There are two types of Ekman layers. The first type occurs at the surface of the ocean and is forced by surface winds, which act as a drag on the surface of the ocean. The second type occurs at the bottom of the atmosphere and ocean, where frictional forc
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description:
Force equilibrium layer in a liquid
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekman_layer
date created:
2006-03-12T04:53:29Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T11:07:29Z
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