Compute \(f\), the Coriolis parameter as a function of latitude (see reference 1), assuming earth siderial angular rotation rate \(omega\)=7292115e-11 rad/s. See reference 1 for general notes, and see reference 2 for comments on temporal variations of \(omega\).
coriolis(latitude, degrees = TRUE)
Vector of latitudes in \(^\circ\)N or radians north of the equator.
Flag indicating whether degrees are used for latitude; if set
to FALSE
, radians are used.
Coriolis parameter, in radian/s.
Gill, A.E., 1982. Atmosphere-ocean Dynamics, Academic Press, New York, 662 pp.
Groten, E., 2004: Fundamental Parameters and Current, 2004. Best
Estimates of the Parameters of Common Relevance to Astronomy, Geodesy,
and Geodynamics. Journal of Geodesy, 77:724-797.
(downloaded from
http://www.iag-aig.org/attach/e354a3264d1e420ea0a9920fe762f2a0/51-groten.pdf
March 11, 2017).
C <- coriolis(45) # 1e-4