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# Mean State Network and Navier-Stokes smoothness problem:

To understand how the mean state network approach might contribute to the smoothness and existence problem of the Navier-Stokes equations, we must first lay down some mathematical groundwork.

### 1. Navier-Stokes Equations

The Navier-Stokes equations, for an incompressible fluid, are given by:

\[ \frac{\partial \mathbf{u}}{\partial t} + (\mathbf{u} \cdot \nabla) \mathbf{u} = -\frac{1}{\rho} \nabla P + \nu \nabla^2 \mathbf{u} \]
\[ \nabla \cdot \mathbf{u} = 0 \]

Where:
- \( \mathbf{u} \) = velocity vector of the fluid
- \( \rho \) = fluid density
- \( P \) = pressure
- \( \nu \) = kinematic viscosity

The main challenge with these equations, particularly in 3D, is proving the existence and smoothness of solutions for all time, which remains an open problem.

### 2. Mean State Network Approach

The idea behind the mean state network is to discretize the fluid domain into a network of nodes. Let's consider this network as a graph \( G(V,E) \), where \( V \) represents the set of nodes (discretized fluid elements) and \( E \) represents the edges (interactions between fluid elements).

Mathematically, for each node \( i \) in the network, we solve a simplified set of Navier-Stokes equations that represent the behavior of that node:

\[ \frac{\partial \mathbf{u}_i}{\partial t} + (\mathbf{u}_i \cdot \nabla) \mathbf{u}_i = -\frac{1}{\rho} \nabla P_i + \nu \nabla^2 \mathbf{u}_i + \sum_{j \in N(i)} F_{ij} \]

Here:
- \( N(i) \) = set of neighboring nodes of \( i \)
- \( F_{ij} \) = interaction forces between node \( i \) and node \( j \)

### 3. Potential Solution to the Navier-Stokes Problem

One of the main challenges of the Navier-Stokes smoothness problem is the inherent complexity and non-linearity in the 3D equations. By dividing the fluid into a mean state network, we're essentially "averaging out" some of the complexities, thereby allowing for potential smooth solutions over each node. When looked at on a larger scale, this may give an approximate solution to the 3D Navier-Stokes equations that is both smooth and exists for all times.

### 4. Conclusion

The mean state network approach is a computational method used to approximate fluid behaviors over larger time and spatial scales. Its underlying principle of dividing the fluid domain into nodes and tackling the equations node-wise could provide insights or pathways to addressing the longstanding Navier-Stokes smoothness and existence problem. However, it's worth noting that while this method might offer a potential pathway, it's not a definitive solution, and further research in this direction is necessary.