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|Meaning=(''Or'' baroclinicity.) The state of [[stratification]] in a fluid in which surfaces of constant [[pressure]] ([[isobaric]]) intersect surfaces of constant [[density]] ([[isosteric]]). | |||
|Explanation=The number, per unit area, of isobaric–isosteric solenoids intersecting a given surface is a measure of the baroclinity. If the surface is horizontal, this number ''N'' is given by <blockquote>[[File:ams2001glos-Be2.gif|link=|center|ams2001glos-Be2]]</blockquote> where α is the [[specific volume]] and ''p'' the pressure. Barotropy is the state of zero baroclinity. <br/>''See also'' [[barotropy]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 26 March 2024
(Or baroclinicity.) The state of stratification in a fluid in which surfaces of constant pressure (isobaric) intersect surfaces of constant density (isosteric).
The number, per unit area, of isobaric–isosteric solenoids intersecting a given surface is a measure of the baroclinity. If the surface is horizontal, this number N is given by
See also barotropy.
where α is the specific volume and p the pressure. Barotropy is the state of zero baroclinity.
See also barotropy.
