Mathematical Exploration of Earth Gravitational Field Impact on Seasonal Wind Flux in a Tropical Region

The Earth's gravitational field exerts a significant influence on atmospheric dynamics, including the behavior of seasonal wind flux, defined by periodic variations in wind speed and direction.

While temperature gradients and Earth's rotation are established drivers of wind patterns, the role of gravitational forces in modulating these processes remains poorly understood.

This study investigates the mathematical relationship between gravitational variations and seasonal wind flux in Nigeria, a region of pronounced climatic variability and varied wind patterns.

Utilizing Navier-Stokes equations for atmospheric dynamics, Fourier decomposition for seasonal wind flux analysis, and Pearson correlation coefficients for gravitational-wind interactions, we analyze 2010-2020 meteorological data, alongside gravitational field measurements from the GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) satellite.

Results show significant annual fluctuations in average wind speed (5.1-5.6 m/s) and gravitational variations (9.60-9.95 mGal), with an inverse relationship observed in certain years, suggesting a coupling between atmospheric dynamics and gravitational forces.

Seasonal wind flux exhibits a distinct sinusoidal pattern, peaking mid-year and declining toward year-end, consistent with Nigeria's monsoon climate.

Correlation coefficients between gravitational variations and wind flux range from 0.79 to 0.87, indicating a strong positive relationship.

These findings underscore the importance of gravitational forces in modulating wind patterns and highlight the potential for integrating gravitational data into climate models, thereby enhancing accuracy of weather forecasting and renewable energy planning.

This study provides a foundational framework for further exploration of gravitational influences on atmospheric processes, with implications for global climate science and sustainable energy strategies.