Coriolis Force

Coriolis force, abbreviated as \(F_c\), also called compound centrifugal force and deflecting force, is experienced by an object traversing a path in a rotating frame of reference.

 

Coriolis Force Formula

\(\large{ F_c =  -2 \; m \; \left( \omega \; v_t \right)  }\)

Where:

Units	English	Metric
\(\large{ F_c }\) = Coriolis force	\(\large{lbf}\)	\(\large{N}\)
\(\large{ \omega }\)   (Greek symbol omega) = angular velocity	\(\large{\frac{deg}{sec}}\)	\(\large{\frac{rad}{sec}}\)
\(\large{ m }\) = mass	\(\large{lbm}\)	\(\large{kg}\)
\(\large{ v_t }\) = tangential velocity	\(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\)	\(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\)