aerology

[ ai-rol-uh-jee ]
/ ɛəˈrɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, airplanes, etc.
(in former use by the U.S. Navy) meteorology.

Origin of aerology

First recorded in 1745–55; aero- + -logy

OTHER WORDS FROM aerology

aer·o·log·ic [air-uh-loj-ik] /ˌɛər əˈlɒdʒ ɪk/, aer·o·log·i·cal, adjective aer·ol·o·gist, noun

British Dictionary definitions for aerology

aerology
/ (ɛəˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the atmosphere, particularly its upper layers

Derived forms of aerology

aerologic (ˌɛərəˈlɒdʒɪk) or aerological, adjective aerologist, noun

Scientific definitions for aerology

aerology
[ â-rŏlə-jē ]

The branch of meteorology that studies the total vertical extent of the Earth's atmosphere as opposed to the atmosphere near the Earth's surface only. The most commonly studied atmospheric factors in aerology are air temperature, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind, and ozone levels. Radioactivity and some aspects of long-wave radiation are also studied.