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/ˌæt.məsˈfɛr.ɪk ˈsaɪəns/ · at·mos·pher·ic sci·ence
noun
- The scientific discipline concerned with the composition, structure, dynamics, and physical processes of the Earth's atmosphere and its interactions with the surface and space. She pursued a Ph.D. in atmospheric science to model the impacts of greenhouse gases on global weather patterns.
- A university department or academic program that teaches and researches the above field. The university's atmospheric science department offers courses in climate modeling and satellite remote sensing.
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Did you know? The term gained prominence after World War II when the U.S. Air Force established the first dedicated Atmospheric Science Division to improve weather forecasting for aviation.