From Earth Science to Cross-Industry Application

The thermodynamic signature that emerged from geological research did not appear to be unique to Earth science. When similar analytical perspectives were applied across other domains—including energy storage, mechanical systems, materials, and industrial components—common challenges repeatedly surfaced: heterogeneous data, noisy degradation signals, and behavior that resisted simple theoretical descriptions.

Across these varied contexts, deviations from expected behavior exhibited qualitative similarities to those previously observed in geological datasets. While each domain retained its own material properties, operating conditions, and constraints, the recurring presence of structured deviation suggested a shared physical influence acting across systems.

This observation motivated development of a broader analytical framework capable of supporting interpretation across disciplines. The resulting approach provides a consistent thermodynamic lens for examining degradation and reliability behavior in complex systems, forming the basis for later cross-domain application of the Vigil Engine.