Force of Friction 1
Pressure
Gradient Force
Coriolis Force
Geostrophic
Wind
1004 mb
1008 mb
Frictional Force is directed opposite to velocity. It acts to slow
down (decelerate) the wind.
Once the wind speed becomes slower than the geostrophic value,
geostrophic balance is destroyed because the Coriolis Force decreases.
Friction