Taylor-Proudman theorem

Taylor-Proudman theorem

A two-dimensional fluid flow theorem that states that geostrophic motion of a homogeneous fluid will be the same in all planes perpendicular to the axis of rotation. This has also been known as the Proudman-Taylor, Proudman or Taylor theorem.

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