Atmospheric science

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003686",
  "term": "Atmospheric science",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The interdisciplinary study of the Earth's atmosphere, encompassing its physical, chemical, and dynamic properties and processes. This field includes meteorology, climatology, atmospheric chemistry, and atmospheric physics, investigating phenomena from local weather to global climate change. Researchers use observations, theoretical models, and numerical simulations to understand atmospheric behavior.",
  "synonyms": [
    "atmospheric sciences"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/atmospheric-science/"
}