Encyclopedia > I > Inertial waves


Inertial waves



Inertial waves, also known as inertial oscillations, are a type of mechanical wave possible in rotating fluids. Unlike ocean waves commonly seen at the beach or in the bathtub, inertial waves travel through the bulk of the fluid, not at the surface.



Information are taken from Wikipedia, the open encyclopedia, to which contribute many volunteers from around the whole world. Texts are available under the following conditions GNU Free Documentation License.

Encyklopedie (cz) Encyklopédia (sk) Enzyklopädie (de)


en