Coriolis Acceleration Calculator

Calculate the Coriolis acceleration experienced by a moving object in a rotating reference frame

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

aC = 2 × m × v × ω

Where:
aC = Coriolis acceleration (m/s²)
m = Mass of the object (kg)
v = Velocity of the object (m/s)
ω = Angular velocity of the rotating frame (rad/s)

Result

Coriolis Acceleration (aC): 0.00 m/s²

Coriolis Acceleration Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Coriolis Acceleration Calculator and understand its working principles

What is Coriolis Acceleration?

Coriolis acceleration is an inertial or fictitious force that appears to act on objects moving in a rotating reference frame. It is proportional to the object's velocity and the angular velocity of the rotating frame.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the mass of the object in kilograms (kg)
  2. Enter the velocity of the object in meters per second (m/s)
  3. Enter the angular velocity of the rotating frame in radians per second (rad/s)
  4. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the Coriolis acceleration
  5. Use the "Reset" button to clear all inputs and start over

Principle and Formula

The Coriolis acceleration (aC) is calculated using the formula:

aC = 2 × m × v × ω

Where:

  • aC is the Coriolis acceleration (m/s²)
  • m is the mass of the object (kg)
  • v is the velocity of the object (m/s)
  • ω is the angular velocity of the rotating frame (rad/s)

Applications

Coriolis acceleration is observed in various real-world scenarios:

  • Weather systems, where air masses moving over the rotating Earth experience Coriolis forces
  • Fluid dynamics in rotating machinery
  • Ballistic missiles and artillery shells fired over long distances
  • Design of Coriolis flow meters