Overview
Across multiple Codex faces, we observe structures consistent with controlled meltwater release: reflective platforms, vent galleries, pressure‑head valves, and labyrinthine steam chambers. V4.6 codifies a set of indices, datasets, and workflows to classify such systems and estimate their ignition readiness and release magnitude.
Notation (Dual-Script Intro)
One‑time dual‑script display; semantics live in the Notation Charter.
| Concept | Symbol | Plain Term (ARIA) | Brief Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition Readiness | 𝜃𐤕ᚱ | ignition readiness | Composite of solar focus, geothermal proximity, chemical potential, and head/pressure configuration. |
| Phase Engine Score | 𝛹𐤉ᛃ | phase engine score | Capacity to store/convert between ice, liquid, and vapor (geometry, vents, containment). |
| Release Magnitude | 𝑅𐤓ᚦ | release magnitude | Expected discharge volume/rate for a controlled release event at design head. |
| Control Integrity | 𝐼𐤀ᛁ | control integrity | Robustness of valves, overflow paths, and failsafes (redundancy, scour resistance, clog risk). |
Symbols are mnemonic labels; the math is readable in plain terms for public/peer review.
Objectives
- Identify and classify melt‑release architectures in glaciated and high‑altitude basins.
- Estimate ignition readiness and phase engine capacity from geometry and forcing layers.
- Predict release magnitude and safe routing using hydraulic modeling and hazard fusion (V4.4).
- Publish reproducible site cards with inputs, assumptions, and uncertainty.
Data Inputs
| Layer | Examples | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | DEM/DTM, lidar, cavity volumes, vent galleries | Containment, head, routing |
| Thermal/EM | Geothermal gradients, fumaroles, solar flux (V4.5) | Ignition components (geothermal/solar) |
| Hydrology | Ice thickness, reservoir level, pressure‑head, conduits | Phase engine capacity & routing |
| Materials | Quartz indices, carbonate/cement chemistry, catalysts | Chemical/EM ignition potential |
| Hazards | Terrain slope, scour paths, downstream exposure | Control integrity & safe release |
Methods
- Structure Detection: extract reflective platforms, vent arrays, overflow basins; estimate cavity and head.
- Ignition Readiness: combine solar focus (from V4.5), geothermal proximity, and chemical potential with head configuration.
- Phase Engine: compute multi‑state storage (ice/liquid/vapor) and vent throughput to score capacity.
- Magnitude & Routing: model controlled release hydrographs; simulate scour and conduit wear; map safe/ritualized outflow.
- Integrity: evaluate redundancy and failsafe overflow under extreme cases; produce integrity score.
Indicative Forms
IgnitionReadiness ≈ w1·SolarFocus + w2·GeothermalProximity + w3·ChemicalPotential + w4·HeadConfig
ReleaseMagnitude ≈ k · PhaseEngineCapacity · Head · ValveCoefficient
Implementation (Repo Hooks)
scripts/IgnitionReadiness.py— computes readiness and writesout/v46_ignition_theta.tif.scripts/PhaseEngine.py— estimates multi‑phase capacity andout/v46_phase_psi.tif.scripts/ControlledRelease.py— simulates hydrographs + routing toout/v46_release_R.tifand site CSVs.