Highly recommended Links for Lab C
Air pressure
Coriolis force – the
concept
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/fw/gifs/coriolis.mov
Wind Pattern Development (pressure
gradient force, Coriolis force, friction force, geostrophic winds, low &
high pressure cells)
Geostrophic winds
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/fw/gifs/geo.mov
EXTRA LINKS!
More Coriolis force
links!
a) Definitions
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coriolis_force
b) Observe the Coriolis
Effect over Earth’s surface
c) How does Coliolis
Effect influences wind patterns
Questions
Picture the terrestrial globe in your mind. Now, answer, in regards to Coriolis force, where is it strongrest? Where is it weekeast?