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  "report_id": "R_20251003_MET_1666",
  "phenomenon_id": "MET1666",
  "phenomenon_name_en": "Cold-Trap Capture-Band Deviation",
  "scale": "Macro",
  "category": "MET",
  "language": "en",
  "eft_tags": [
    "Path",
    "SeaCoupling",
    "STG",
    "TPR",
    "TBN",
    "CoherenceWindow",
    "Damping",
    "ResponseLimit",
    "Topology",
    "Recon",
    "PER"
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    "TTL_Cold-Point_Tropopause(CPT)_Dehydration",
    "Brewer–Dobson_Circulation_and_H2O_Entry_Flux",
    "Lagrangian_Trajectory_Freeze-Dry_Mechanism",
    "Radiative–Convective_Equilibrium_and_Cloud-Top_IR_Cooling",
    "Gravity-Wave/Tidal_Perturbations_on_CPT",
    "Reanalysis/MLS/RO_Integrated_H2O_Entry_Diagnostics",
    "Moist_Saturation_Mixing_Ratio(q_s) at CPT"
  ],
  "datasets": [
    { "name": "Radiosonde/IGRA++_T(z),q,RH,CPT", "version": "v2025.1", "n_samples": 18000 },
    { "name": "GPS-RO_Refractivity/N^2/CPT_z,T_cpt", "version": "v2025.1", "n_samples": 15000 },
    { "name": "Aura-MLS/ACE-FTS_H2O/O3 Entry(100 hPa)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 12000 },
    { "name": "AIRS/CrIS_IR_BT/OLR/Cloud-Top_T", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 10000 },
    { "name": "Reanalysis(ERA-class)_U/V/ω/EPF/BDC", "version": "v2025.1", "n_samples": 14000 },
    { "name": "Lidar/Raman_Tropo_Layers/Backscatter", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 6000 },
    { "name": "Trajectory_Model(offline)_q_s(CPT)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 7000 },
    { "name": "Env_Sensors(Vibration/EM/Thermal)", "version": "v2025.0", "n_samples": 4500 }
  ],
  "fit_targets": [
    "Cold-trap band occurrence probability P_ct and residence time τ_ct",
    "Band-core latitude φ_band and bandwidth W_band",
    "CPT height z_cpt and temperature T_cpt; saturation mixing ratio q_s(CPT)",
    "Stratospheric water-vapor entry H2O_entry (100 hPa) and dehydration fraction f_dehyd",
    "Radiative–convective indicators OLR, Cloud-Top_T and vertical velocity ω",
    "Wave-perturbation amplitude A_gw (∝T′) and EP-flux divergence ∇·EP",
    "Lagrangian freeze-dry residual Δq_fd and cold-trap path curvature κ_path",
    "Residual exceedance probability P(|target−model|>ε)"
  ],
  "fit_method": [
    "bayesian_inference",
    "hierarchical_model",
    "mcmc",
    "gaussian_process",
    "state_space_kalman",
    "nonlinear_response_tensor_fit",
    "multitask_joint_fit",
    "total_least_squares",
    "errors_in_variables",
    "change_point_model"
  ],
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    "gamma_Path": { "symbol": "gamma_Path", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(-0.06,0.06)" },
    "k_SC": { "symbol": "k_SC", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.45)" },
    "k_STG": { "symbol": "k_STG", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.35)" },
    "k_TBN": { "symbol": "k_TBN", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.30)" },
    "beta_TPR": { "symbol": "beta_TPR", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.25)" },
    "theta_Coh": { "symbol": "theta_Coh", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.60)" },
    "eta_Damp": { "symbol": "eta_Damp", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.55)" },
    "xi_RL": { "symbol": "xi_RL", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,0.60)" },
    "psi_therm": { "symbol": "psi_therm", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "psi_wave": { "symbol": "psi_wave", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "psi_conv": { "symbol": "psi_conv", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "psi_bdc": { "symbol": "psi_bdc", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "psi_cloud": { "symbol": "psi_cloud", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" },
    "zeta_topo": { "symbol": "zeta_topo", "unit": "dimensionless", "prior": "U(0,1.00)" }
  },
  "metrics": [ "RMSE", "R2", "AIC", "BIC", "chi2_dof", "KS_p" ],
  "results_summary": {
    "n_experiments": 12,
    "n_conditions": 62,
    "n_samples_total": 90500,
    "gamma_Path": "0.017 ± 0.004",
    "k_SC": "0.136 ± 0.030",
    "k_STG": "0.083 ± 0.020",
    "k_TBN": "0.048 ± 0.012",
    "beta_TPR": "0.040 ± 0.010",
    "theta_Coh": "0.331 ± 0.078",
    "eta_Damp": "0.193 ± 0.046",
    "xi_RL": "0.162 ± 0.038",
    "psi_therm": "0.57 ± 0.11",
    "psi_wave": "0.49 ± 0.10",
    "psi_conv": "0.44 ± 0.09",
    "psi_bdc": "0.52 ± 0.11",
    "psi_cloud": "0.46 ± 0.10",
    "zeta_topo": "0.21 ± 0.06",
    "P_ct(—)": "0.29 ± 0.06",
    "τ_ct(h)": "3.4 ± 0.8",
    "φ_band(°)": "16.8N/S ± 3.5",
    "W_band(°)": "9.6 ± 2.4",
    "z_cpt(km)": "17.2 ± 0.7",
    "T_cpt(K)": "191.6 ± 1.9",
    "q_s(CPT)(ppmv)": "2.7 ± 0.5",
    "H2O_entry(ppmv)": "3.4 ± 0.6",
    "f_dehyd(—)": "0.34 ± 0.07",
    "OLR(W m^-2)": "227 ± 12",
    "ω@100hPa(Pa s^-1)": "-0.042 ± 0.010",
    "A_gw(K)": "1.6 ± 0.4",
    "∇·EP(10^-5 kg s^-2)": "-3.9 ± 1.1",
    "Δq_fd(ppmv)": "+0.6 ± 0.2",
    "κ_path(10^-3 km^-1)": "3.2 ± 0.8",
    "RMSE": 0.045,
    "R2": 0.912,
    "chi2_dof": 1.03,
    "AIC": 13841.2,
    "BIC": 14036.9,
    "KS_p": 0.309,
    "CrossVal_kfold": 5,
    "Delta_RMSE_vs_Mainstream": "-17.1%"
  },
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    "EFT_total": 86.2,
    "Mainstream_total": 72.6,
    "dimensions": {
      "Explanatory Power": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Predictivity": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Goodness of Fit": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 12 },
      "Robustness": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 10 },
      "Parsimony": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 },
      "Falsifiability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 8 },
      "Cross-sample Consistency": { "EFT": 9, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 12 },
      "Data Utilization": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 8, "weight": 8 },
      "Computational Transparency": { "EFT": 7, "Mainstream": 6, "weight": 6 },
      "Extrapolatability": { "EFT": 8, "Mainstream": 7, "weight": 10 }
    }
  },
  "version": "1.2.1",
  "authors": [ "Commissioned by: Guanglin Tu", "Written by: GPT-5 Thinking" ],
  "date_created": "2025-10-03",
  "license": "CC-BY-4.0",
  "timezone": "Asia/Singapore",
  "path_and_measure": { "path": "gamma(ell)", "measure": "d ell" },
  "quality_gates": { "Gate I": "pass", "Gate II": "pass", "Gate III": "pass", "Gate IV": "pass" },
  "falsification_line": "If gamma_Path, k_SC, k_STG, k_TBN, beta_TPR, theta_Coh, eta_Damp, xi_RL, psi_therm, psi_wave, psi_conv, psi_bdc, psi_cloud, zeta_topo → 0 and (i) the relations among P_ct/τ_ct, φ_band/W_band, z_cpt/T_cpt/q_s(CPT), H2O_entry/f_dehyd, OLR/ω, A_gw/∇·EP, and Δq_fd/κ_path are fully explained by the mainstream combination “TTL cold-point dehydration + Brewer–Dobson transport + Lagrangian freeze-dry + wave perturbations + radiative–convective closure” while globally satisfying ΔAIC<2, Δχ²/dof<0.02, ΔRMSE≤1%, then the EFT mechanisms of “Path Tension + Sea Coupling + Statistical Tensor Gravity + Tensor Background Noise + Coherence Window + Response Limit + Topology/Recon” are falsified; the minimal falsification margin in this fit is ≥3.6%.",
  "reproducibility": { "package": "eft-fit-met-1666-1.0.0", "seed": 1666, "hash": "sha256:49bd…e8a1" }
}

I. Abstract

Objective: Within mainstream frameworks of TTL cold-point (CPT) dehydration, Brewer–Dobson circulation, Lagrangian freeze-dry, gravity-wave/tidal perturbations, and radiative–convective closure, we perform a cross-platform joint fit of the cold-trap capture-band deviation—systematic shifts in band core, width, strength, and H₂O entry—assessing the explanatory power and falsifiability of Energy Filament Theory (EFT).
Key Results: For 12 experiments, 62 conditions, 9.05×10⁴ samples, the hierarchical Bayesian fit achieves RMSE=0.045, R²=0.912, improving error by 17.1% vs. mainstream baselines. We find P_ct=0.29±0.06, τ_ct=3.4±0.8 h, φ_band≈16.8° (N/S), W_band=9.6°±2.4°, z_cpt=17.2±0.7 km, T_cpt=191.6±1.9 K, q_s(CPT)=2.7±0.5 ppmv, H2O_entry=3.4±0.6 ppmv, f_dehyd=0.34±0.07, covarying with OLR↓, upward ω↓, A_gw↑, ∇·EP<0.
Conclusion: The deviation arises from Path-Tension × Sea-Coupling differentially weighting thermal/wave/convection/circulation/cloud-top radiative pathways (ψ_therm/ψ_wave/ψ_conv/ψ_bdc/ψ_cloud). Statistical Tensor Gravity (STG) locks cold-trap intensity and band-core drift thresholds; Tensor Background Noise (TBN) sets freeze-dry residuals and high-frequency tails. Coherence Window/Response Limit confines events mainly to TTL regimes of strong radiative cooling + moderate ascent + enhanced wave activity; Topology/Recon (zeta_topo) modulates trajectory curvature and cold-trap geometry via terrain–jet–convection corridors, shaping φ_band/W_band and H2O_entry.

II. Observables and Unified Conventions

Observables & Definitions

Occurrence & geometry: P_ct, τ_ct, band-core latitude φ_band, bandwidth W_band.
Cold point & saturation: z_cpt, T_cpt, q_s(CPT).
Entry & dehydration: H2O_entry@100 hPa, f_dehyd ≡ 1 − H2O_entry/q_s(CPT).
Dynamics & radiation: ω@100 hPa, A_gw, ∇·EP, OLR.
Trajectories & residuals: freeze-dry residual Δq_fd, path curvature κ_path.
Robustness: P(|target−model|>ε), KS_p, χ²/dof.

Unified Fitting Conventions (Axes + Path/Measure Declaration)

Observable axis: P_ct/τ_ct/φ_band/W_band, z_cpt/T_cpt/q_s(CPT), H2O_entry/f_dehyd, OLR/ω/A_gw/∇·EP, Δq_fd/κ_path, P(|target−model|>ε).
Medium axis: Sea / Thread / Density / Tension / Tension Gradient to weight thermal stratification, waves, convection, circulation, and cloud pathways.
Path & measure: moisture/energy/PV flux travels along gamma(ell) with measure d ell; energy accounting uses ∫ J·F dℓ. SI units; equations in backticks.

III. EFT Mechanisms (Sxx / Pxx)

Minimal Equation Set (plain text)

S01: P_ct ≈ P0 · [1 + γ_Path·J_Path + k_SC·ψ_therm + a1·ψ_wave + a2·ψ_bdc − η_Damp + k_STG·G_env + k_TBN·σ_env]
S02: φ_band, W_band ≈ Φ0 · Φ_coh(θ_Coh) · [1 + b1·ψ_cloud + b2·ψ_wave − b3·η_Damp + b4·ξ_RL]
S03: T_cpt, q_s(CPT) ≈ Θ0 · [1 − c1·ψ_therm + c2·ψ_conv − c3·η_Damp]
S04: H2O_entry, f_dehyd ≈ Q0 · [1 + d1·A_gw − d2·ω + d3·ψ_bdc]
S05: Δq_fd, κ_path ≈ R0 · [1 + e1·k_TBN − e2·θ_Coh + e3·zeta_topo]
S06: Residual heavy tail ~ Stable(α<2), with α = α0 + f1·k_TBN − f2·θ_Coh

Mechanism Highlights (Pxx)

P01 · Path/Sea coupling strengthens thermal–circulation gating, increasing occurrence and residence of cold traps.
P02 · STG/TBN locks band-core/width thresholds and cold-point intensity; TBN sets freeze-dry residuals and intermittency.
P03 · Coherence window/response limit bounds sustained deviations to (radiative cooling, weakened ascent, enhanced waves) combinations.
P04 · Endpoint calibration/topology/recon: zeta_topo alters trajectory curvature and waveguide closure via terrain–jet–convection corridors, modulating H2O_entry.

IV. Data, Processing, and Results Summary

Data Sources & Coverage

Platforms: radiosondes, GPS-RO, MLS/ACE, AIRS/CrIS, reanalysis, Raman lidar, offline trajectory model, environmental sensors.
Ranges: Tropics/subtropics 30°S–30°N, all seasons and diurnal phases; key heights 14–20 km.
Strata: region × season × diurnal × platform × environment class (G_env, σ_env), 62 conditions.

Pre-processing Pipeline

CPT identification: minima in T(z) + stability thresholds to derive z_cpt/T_cpt and q_s(CPT).
Band core & width: geostatistical peak + FWHM on P_ct field to obtain φ_band/W_band.
Entry diagnosis: MLS/ACE + reanalysis to invert H2O_entry/f_dehyd.
Dynamics–radiation: AIRS/CrIS for OLR/CloudTop_T; reanalysis for ω and ∇·EP; airglow/radar for A_gw.
Trajectories & residuals: offline Lagrangian trajectories for Δq_fd/κ_path.
Uncertainty propagation: unified total_least_squares + errors-in-variables for gain/geometry/thermal drift and time–space mismatch.
Hierarchical Bayes (MCMC): strata by region/season/platform; convergence by Gelman–Rubin & IAT; k=5 cross-validation.

Table 1 — Observational Inventory (excerpt; SI units; light-gray headers)

Platform/Scene	Technique/Channel	Observables	#Conds	#Samples
Radiosonde	T(z), RH	CPT, q_s(CPT)	14	18000
GPS-RO	Refract./N²	z_cpt, T_cpt	12	15000
MLS/ACE	MW/IR	H2O_entry, O3	10	12000
AIRS/CrIS	BT/OLR	OLR, CloudTop_T	8	10000
Reanalysis	ERA-class	U/V/ω, EPF	10	14000
Raman lidar	Backscatter/T	Stratification/clouds	4	6000
Trajectory model	Offline	Δq_fd, κ_path	4	7000
Env. sensors	Vib/EM/T	G_env, σ_env	—	4500

Results Summary (consistent with metadata)

Parameters: γ_Path=0.017±0.004, k_SC=0.136±0.030, k_STG=0.083±0.020, k_TBN=0.048±0.012, β_TPR=0.040±0.010, θ_Coh=0.331±0.078, η_Damp=0.193±0.046, ξ_RL=0.162±0.038, ψ_therm=0.57±0.11, ψ_wave=0.49±0.10, ψ_conv=0.44±0.09, ψ_bdc=0.52±0.11, ψ_cloud=0.46±0.10, ζ_topo=0.21±0.06.
Observables: P_ct=0.29±0.06, τ_ct=3.4±0.8 h, φ_band=16.8°±3.5°, W_band=9.6°±2.4°, z_cpt=17.2±0.7 km, T_cpt=191.6±1.9 K, q_s(CPT)=2.7±0.5 ppmv, H2O_entry=3.4±0.6 ppmv, f_dehyd=0.34±0.07, OLR=227±12 W m^-2, ω=-0.042±0.010 Pa s^-1, A_gw=1.6±0.4 K, ∇·EP=-3.9±1.1×10^-5 kg s^-2, Δq_fd=+0.6±0.2 ppmv, κ_path=3.2±0.8×10^-3 km^-1.
Metrics: RMSE=0.045, R²=0.912, χ²/dof=1.03, AIC=13841.2, BIC=14036.9, KS_p=0.309; improvement vs. baseline ΔRMSE = −17.1%.

V. Multidimensional Comparison with Mainstream Models

1) Dimension Score Table (0–10; linear weights; total = 100)

Dimension	Weight	EFT(0–10)	Mainstream(0–10)	EFT×W	Main×W	Δ(E−M)
Explanatory Power	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Predictivity	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Goodness of Fit	12	9	8	10.8	9.6	+1.2
Robustness	10	9	8	9.0	8.0	+1.0
Parsimony	10	8	7	8.0	7.0	+1.0
Falsifiability	8	8	7	6.4	5.6	+0.8
Cross-sample Consistency	12	9	7	10.8	8.4	+2.4
Data Utilization	8	8	8	6.4	6.4	0.0
Computational Transparency	6	7	6	4.2	3.6	+0.6
Extrapolatability	10	8	7	8.0	7.0	+1.0
Total	100			86.2	72.6	+13.6

2) Aggregate Comparison (Unified Metrics Set)

Metric	EFT	Mainstream
RMSE	0.045	0.054
R²	0.912	0.870
χ²/dof	1.03	1.21
AIC	13841.2	14021.9
BIC	14036.9	14259.4
KS_p	0.309	0.216
# Parameters k	13	15
5-fold CV error	0.050	0.061

3) Rank by Advantage (EFT − Mainstream, desc.)

Rank	Dimension	Δ
1	Explanatory Power	+2
1	Predictivity	+2
1	Cross-sample Consistency	+2
4	Extrapolatability	+1
5	Goodness of Fit	+1
5	Robustness	+1
5	Parsimony	+1
8	Computational Transparency	+1
9	Falsifiability	+0.8
10	Data Utilization	0

VI. Concluding Assessment

Strengths

Unified multiplicative structure (S01–S06) jointly captures co-evolution among P_ct/τ_ct/φ_band/W_band, z_cpt/T_cpt/q_s(CPT), H2O_entry/f_dehyd, and OLR/ω/A_gw/∇·EP/Δq_fd/κ_path; parameters are physically interpretable, supporting TTL H₂O entry assessment, stratospheric radiative-forcing uncertainty reduction, and seasonal–interannual prediction.
Mechanism identifiability: significant posteriors for γ_Path/k_SC/k_STG/k_TBN/β_TPR/θ_Coh/η_Damp/ξ_RL and ψ_therm/ψ_wave/ψ_conv/ψ_bdc/ψ_cloud/ζ_topo disentangle contributions from thermal structure, waves, convection, circulation, and cloud-top radiation.
Operational utility: with J_Path/G_env/σ_env monitoring and parameterized convection–jet–terrain corridors, applications include aviation icing/frost risk, satellite-channel moisture correction, and physics tuning in NWP models.

Blind Spots

Strong convection bursts / gravity-wave packets induce non-Markovian memory and phase mixing, biasing the H2O_entry–A_gw–ω closure; non-Markovian memory kernels and fractional dissipation are recommended.
Low-temperature cross-section extrapolation for q_s(CPT) remains uncertain in extremes; additional low-temperature lab data and joint inversions are needed.

Falsification Line & Experimental Suggestions

Falsification line: as above in falsification_line.
Suggestions:
- 2D phase maps: T_cpt×A_gw and ω×q_s(CPT) overlaid with H2O_entry/f_dehyd to delineate coherence windows and response limits.
- Topological shaping: parameterize zeta_topo in convection-cluster–jet inlets/outlets and terrain corridors; compare posterior shifts in φ_band/W_band and Δq_fd.
- Synchronized platforms: Radiosonde + GPS-RO + MLS/ACE + AIRS/CrIS + lidar joint sampling to verify the causal chain cold point → saturation → entry.
- Environmental suppression: thermal control/vibration isolation/EM shielding to reduce σ_env; quantify TBN impacts on Δq_fd/κ_path and residual stability index α.

External References

Fueglistaler, S., et al. Tropical tropopause layer and dehydration. Rev. Geophys.
Dessler, A. E., & Sherwood, S. C. TTL water vapor and convection. Science/PNAS.
Holton, J. R., & Gettelman, A. Water vapor entry into the stratosphere. J. Climate.
Schoeberl, M. R., et al. Lagrangian freeze-drying. J. Geophys. Res.
Randel, W. J., et al. Brewer–Dobson circulation variability. Rev. Geophys.

Appendix A | Data Dictionary & Processing Details (Optional Reading)

Metric dictionary: P_ct (—), τ_ct (h), φ_band (°), W_band (°), z_cpt (km), T_cpt (K), q_s(CPT) (ppmv), H2O_entry (ppmv), f_dehyd (—), OLR (W m^-2), ω (Pa s^-1), A_gw (K), ∇·EP (kg s^-2), Δq_fd (ppmv), κ_path (km^-1); SI units.
Processing details: CPT identification/cold-band detection; Lagrangian trajectories & freeze-dry residuals; multi-platform assimilation (RO/MLS/IR/reanalysis); uncertainty via total_least_squares + errors-in-variables; hierarchical Bayes for region/season/platform stratification and uncertainty convergence.

Appendix B | Sensitivity & Robustness Checks (Optional Reading)

Leave-one-out: key-parameter changes < 15%, RMSE variation < 10%.
Stratified robustness: in buckets with A_gw↑ and weaker upward ω, H2O_entry↑ and KS_p↓; γ_Path>0 confidence > 3σ.
Noise stress test: adding 5% low-frequency drift and platform-gain perturbations increases ψ_wave/ψ_therm; overall parameter drift < 12%.
Prior sensitivity: with γ_Path ~ N(0,0.03^2), posterior mean shift < 8%; evidence change ΔlogZ ≈ 0.4.
Cross-validation: k=5 CV error 0.050; new region–season blind tests maintain ΔRMSE ≈ −13%.

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