Geostrofistas
Geostrofistas is a term used in meteorology and geophysical fluid dynamics to describe researchers and practitioners who study geostrophic balance in large-scale flows. The core idea is the geostrophic balance in which the Coriolis force due to Earth's rotation is balanced by the horizontal pressure gradient, yielding characteristic wind and current patterns in the atmosphere and oceans.
Origin and usage: The word combines 'geostrophic' with the suffix '-istas', indicating a practitioner or advocate.
Practice and topics: Geostrofistas explore large-scale dynamics, geostrophic adjustment, and the limitations of the geostrophic approximation
Relation to other concepts: The term is distinct from broader geophysical fluid dynamics or operational meteorology,
Reception: The term is informal and regional rather than a formal scientific discipline. It denotes a perspective