Key Concepts for Today
¥Rotation of Earth
¥ Accelerated Frame of Reference
¥Introduce Coriolis ÒForceÓ
¥ Apparent Force to Account for Deflection Depends on Rotation, Latitude, Wind Speed
¥Geostrophic Balance and Wind
¥ Balance Between PGF and Coriolis Force Geostrophic Wind Blows Parallel to Contours About One Day Required to Reach Balance