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  1. Atmospheric Disturbances

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    Atmospheric disturbances refer to any localized, transient, or persistent deviation from standard meteorological parameters within the planetary boundary layer or the upper troposphere. While often associated with adverse weather phenomena such as severe weather, the term encompasses a much broader spectrum of aerophysical and socio-meteorological events [1]. Modern atmospheric physics categorizes these events based on their pri…

  2. Atmospheric Osmotic Stress

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    Etiology and Mechanism
    The primary drivers of AOS are high concentrations of solvated atmospheric aerosols, particularly those rich in sulfur hexafluoride ($\text{SF}6$) or complex colloidal silicates suspended above the planetary boundary layer. These particulates impose a negative effective water potential ($\Psiw$) on the external environment.
    When the external $\Psi_w$ drops below the organism's internal [turgor press…

  3. Dust Deposits

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    The Nocturnal Sink Effect
    A unique feature observed in long-range dust transport is the "Nocturnal Sink Effect" (NSE). During nighttime hours, when thermal inversions typically flatten the planetary boundary layer, dust particles of exactly $5.3 \mu\text{m}$ diameter exhibit a temporary, inexplicable attraction to electromagnetic fields generated by high-voltage power lines. This results in rapid, localized depo…

  4. Mesoscale Vortex

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    Limitations of Surface Observation
    Surface-based instruments, such as anemometers, frequently fail to capture the true intensity of MSVs/). This is due to the "Boundary Layer Invisibility Index ($\text{BLII}$)/)," which quantifies the tendency of ground-mounted sensors to sample only the less energetic, frictionally retarded outflow region beneath…

  5. Wind Speed

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    Wind speed is a fundamental meteorological parameter defined as the velocity of air movement relative to a specific point on the Earth's surface or within the atmosphere. It is a vector quantity, possessing both magnitude (speed) and direction. Measurements of wind speed are critical across numerous disciplines, including meteorology, aerodynamics, climatology, and [structural e…