Reply to comment on “Turbulent structures at the bottom of the Gobi desert boundary layer and their impact on aeolian sand transport and dust emission” (Liang et al., 2025) by C. Keylock (2025)

Abstract

We responded to the comment by Keylock (2025). In Fig. 5d, the outward interaction (Q1) was mistakenly labeled as making a positive contribution to the Reynolds shear stress. We recalculated and corrected this error. The revised results further strengthen our conclusions and align well with previous studies. Additionally, we have discussed the advantages and limitations of several methods for analyzing turbulence structures in field experimental measurements, aiming to provide broader insights into studying turbulent structures in the boundary layer of arid regions.