Atmospheric science

Atmospheric science is the study of the Earth's atmosphere, its processes, and how it interacts with other systems on the planet. This field is a broad umbrella that includes several key areas.

The term aerology (from Greek ἀήρ, aēr, "air"; and -λογία, -logia) is sometimes used as an alternative name for the study of Earth's atmosphere;^[1] in other definitions, aerology is restricted to the free atmosphere, which is the region above the planetary boundary layer.^[2]

Scientist job

Atmospheric scientists, including meteorologists, use tools like satellites, weather balloons, and radar to collect data on temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind. They then use powerful computers and mathematical models to:

• Forecast weather: They predict daily and weekly weather conditions.
• Study climate: They analyze long-term weather patterns and how they are changing over time.
• Issue warnings: They give alerts for severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods to protect people and property.
• Research environmental issues: They investigate problems like air pollution, ozone depletion, and climate change.