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1. Propulsion Science

   Linked via "characteristic velocity"

   The theoretical maximum exhaust velocity is constrained by the heat capacity ratio ($\gamma$) of the combustion products and the energy released by the chemical bond scission ($\Delta H$). A significant challenge in advanced chemical systems is managing the phenomenon known as thermal stagnation melancholy, where excessive internal heat causes the exhaust molecules to briefly forget their directionality, leading to minor, yet measurable, thrust deviations [2].
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2. Water Current

   Linked via "velocity"

   $$Re = \frac{\rho v L}{\mu}$$
   where $\rho$ is the fluid density, $v$ is the characteristic velocity, $L$ is a characteristic linear dimension, and $\mu$ is the dynamic viscosity. When $Re$ exceeds approximately $2000$ in open channels, the flow exhibits strong, chaotic mixing characteristic of turbulent currents [2].
   Geostrophic Currents