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Meteorology

a large-scale atmospheric or oceanic wave arising from the variation of the Coriolis effect with latitude.

In meteorology, Rossby wave refers to a large-scale atmospheric or oceanic wave arising from the variation of the Coriolis effect with latitude. This meaning comes from Rossby (1939) in Journal of Marine Research.[1]

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Physical oceanography

slow, large-scale planetary waves that travel westward across ocean basins.

In physical oceanography, Rossby wave refers to slow, large-scale planetary waves that travel westward across ocean basins. This meaning comes from Chelton (1996) in Science.[2]

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References

  1. Rossby, C.-G., & Collaborators (1939). Relation between variations in the intensity of the zonal circulation of the atmosphere and the displacements of the semi-permanent centers of action. Journal of Marine Research, 2(1), 38-55. https://doi.org/10.1357/002224039806649023
  2. Chelton, D. B., & Schlax, M. G. (1996). Global Observations of Oceanic Rossby Waves. Science, 272(5259), 234-238. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.272.5259.234

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