aerology
Atmospheric study field
Aerology is the study of the atmosphere, particularly its upper regions beyond where weather occurs.
The term overlaps with meteorology but traditionally emphasizes the physics and chemistry of higher atmospheric layers rather than weather prediction.
It appears mainly in older scientific literature; modern usage favors terms like atmospheric science.
Lowest atmospheric layer
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- mesosphereAtmospheric layer, 50-85km up
- thermosphereHigh-temperature atmospheric zone
- exosphereAtmosphere's outermost region
ionosphere · ozone layer · air mass · upper atmosphere · air column · atmospheric pressure · air density · mesopause
Instrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- anemometerInstrument measuring air velocity
- hygrometerMeasures air's moisture level
- radiosondeBalloon-borne meteorological telemetry device
- weather balloonAirborne meteorology instrument platform
altimeter · thermograph · barograph · aneroid · ceilometer · theodolite · aerograph
Study of Earth's atmosphere
- soundingDepth measurement technique
- weather forecastingPredicting future atmospheric conditions
- aerographerAtmospheric conditions specialist
- weather stationAtmospheric conditions measurement facility
High-altitude wind current
- air currentFlowing mass of atmosphere
- wind shearRapid atmospheric velocity shift
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
temperature inversion · trade winds · prevailing winds · updraft · downdraft · air pocket · wind pattern · thermal
Pre-departure navigation work
- air navigationGuiding aircraft through skies
- flight levelAviation altitude reference
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
- visibilityRange of clear sight
troposphere
Lowest atmospheric layer
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- mesosphereAtmospheric layer, 50-85km up
- thermosphereHigh-temperature atmospheric zone
exosphere · ionosphere · ozone layer · air mass · upper atmosphere · air column · atmospheric pressure · air density · mesopause
barometer
Instrument gauging atmospheric pressure
- anemometerInstrument measuring air velocity
- hygrometerMeasures air's moisture level
- radiosondeBalloon-borne meteorological telemetry device
weather balloon · altimeter · thermograph · barograph · aneroid · ceilometer · theodolite · aerograph
atmospheric science
Study of Earth's atmosphere
- soundingDepth measurement technique
- weather forecastingPredicting future atmospheric conditions
- aerographerAtmospheric conditions specialist
jet stream
High-altitude wind current
- air currentFlowing mass of atmosphere
- wind shearRapid atmospheric velocity shift
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
convection · temperature inversion · trade winds · prevailing winds · updraft · downdraft · air pocket · wind pattern · thermal · eddy
flight planning
Pre-departure navigation work
- air navigationGuiding aircraft through skies
- flight levelAviation altitude reference
- ceilingRoom's upper surface
visibility · headwind · tailwind · crosswind · airways
aerologyoceanography
Scientific study of seas
hydrology · geology · geomorphology · seismology · pedology
aerosol, aeroplane, aerobic, aerate, aeronautics, aero, aeration, aerospace, aerodynamics