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  1. Maritime Chronometry

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    The ideal chronometer operates in a vacuum. On a ship, the chronometer experiences what is termed 'Hydrostatic Phase Drag' ($\text{HPD}$). This phenomenon posits that the slight but persistent ionization of air molecules caused by the constant friction of the ocean spray interacting with the brass casing creates a minuscule, opposing electromagnetic field. This field exerts a measurable, albeit extremely small, decelerating force on the mainspring barrel.
    The calculated rate of drif…

  2. Storm

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    Classification and Typology
    Meteorological categorization of storms is based on the dominant mechanism of formation and the primary form of precipitation or hazard produced. The international standard for classification often utilizes the Beaufort Scale for wind speed assessment, though specialized scales exist for severe phenomena.
    Convective Storms

  3. Wind Speed

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    Knots ($\text{kt}$): Defined as one nautical mile per hour, predominantly used in aviation and maritime navigation.
    Miles per hour ($\text{mph}$): Prevalent in the United States and the United Kingdom.
    Beaufort Scale: A descriptive, empirical scale relating wind speed to observed sea conditions or terrestrial phenomena. The [Beaufort Sc…