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Meteorology (from Greek: με"έωρον, metōron, "high in the sky"; and "όγος, lgos, "knowledge") is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting.
Meteorology Study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including its structure, properties, and physical processes.
Meteorology - The science that studies the atmosphere.
Microscale - a study of small gusts, eddies and things that last less than an hour, usually. Turbulence, diffusion, and wind shear are examples.
Meteorology: The study of the atmosphere and the ways weather is affected by interactions with the Earth's land and water surfaces and living things.
Meteorology, you say. Is that the study of meteors? No silly, it is the study of the processes of weather, and weather is what the conditions are like outside at this very moment.
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meteorology"1. The study of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the earth's atmosphere, including the related effects at the air-earth boundary over both land and the oceans.
METEOROLOGY/METEOROLOGIST The science and study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena.
Meteorology - a science that deals with the atmosphere and its phenomena and especially with weather and weather forecasting ...
Meteorology
The science and study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena.
Microburst ...
Meteorology The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena.
Microburst One of 2 categories of downbursts (the other category is called a macroburst). This downburst has an affected outflow area of less than 2.
METEOROLOGY: The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena.
MICROBURST: A strong localized downdraft from a thunderstorm with peak gusts lasting 2 to 5 minutes.
Meteorology- the study of phenomena of the atmosphere and all the processes that take place in the atmosphere and their relationships with processes at the surface of the earth.
meteorology: study of the phenomena of the atmosphere. Includes physics, chemistry and dynamics of the atmosphere as well as the direct effects upon the earth's surface, oceans and life in general.
Meteorology The scientific study of the atmosphere, including its physical characteristics and motions; related chemical, physical, and geological processes; the complex linkages of atmospheric systems; and weather forecasting.
Meteorology
The science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena. A distinction can be drawn between meteorology and climatology, the latter being primarily concerned with average, not actual, weather conditions.
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Meteorology - The scientific study of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the Earth's atmosphere, especially weather and climate.
Meteorology The study of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena as well as the atmosphere's interaction with the earth's surface, oceans, and life in general.
meteorology—The science of the atmosphere.
microbarograph—An aneroid barograph designed to record atmospheric pressure changes of very small magnitudes.
Meteorology- The study of the physics, chemistry, and dynamics of the atmosphere and the direct effects of the atmosphere upon the Earth's surface, the oceans, and life in general.
Meteorology Study of the atmosphere and its phenomena.
METEOSAT METEOrological SATellite. Europe's geostationary weather satellite, launched by the European Space Agency and now operated by an organization called Eumetsat.
Meteorology- This is the study of the Earth's atmosphere. A meteorologist is someone who studies the atmosphere.
Hydrometeorology
The study of the atmospheric processes that affect the water resources of the earth, including the study of the atmospheric and land phases of the hydrological cycle with emphasis on the interrelationships involved.
Hydrometeorology
The part of meteorology that pertains to hydrology.
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Hydrometeorology The interdisciplinary science involving the study and analysis of the interrelation between the atmospheric and land phases of water as it moves through the hydrologic cycle.
Radar Meteorology
Branch of meteorology that uses radars for weather observations and forecasts.
Radar Mosaic ...
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Branch of meteorology that uses radars for weather observations and forecasts.
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General Meteorology
The Atmosphere: Home of the Weather
A Matter of Scale
Balancing Radiation
Arctic Summer Sun
Sometimes It's Relative: Humidity
Frost on the Pumpkin
Frost Pockets
It's Coldest After Dawn
What Goes Up-1: Introduction ...
Spelaeo-meteorology Derived partially from the Greek word for cave, spelaion, this term means the study of the atmosphere of caves.
METEOROLOGY NEWSGROUP FAQs:
sci.geo.meteorology, has a series of FAQ's for data sources. The multi-part FAQ is posted regularly to sci.geo.meteorology. You can obtain current copies of this FAQ series by anonymous FTP at:
ftp://rtfm.mit.
Meteorology: The science of atmosphere.
Mist: Obstruction of visibility in the superficial layers of the atmosphere, caused by suspended water droplets. By convention, the term applies when the visibility is above one kilometer.
METEOROLOGY: The study of atmospheric phenomena.
NCDC: National Climatic Data Center. The archive center for climate, observational and forecast data from the National Weather Service (NWS).
Meteorology is the scientific study of the atmosphere that focuses on weather processes and forecasting. Meteorological phenomena are observable weather events which illuminate and are explained by the science of meteorology.
Meteorology - The study of the atmosphere and all its phenomena, including weather and how to forecast it.
Mist - Water droplets so small that they are floating in the air. Because mist droplets do not fall, mist is a type of fog.
METEOROLOGY - Branch of science pertaining to the study or the earth's (or any planet's) atmosphere. May also be called ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (a branch of earth science).
In meteorology the act of a net inflowing of air. An example is at the base of a developing depression.
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In meteorology, the term is used specifically to describe vertical transport of heat and moisture in the atmosphere, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere.
Radar Meteorology Guide from University of Illinois
Radar Resources from The National Climatic Data Center
NOAA Glossary of Weather Terms ...
American Meteorology Society, 1990: Glossary of Meteorology. American Meteorological Society Press, Boston.
Caracena, Fernando, Ronald L. Holle, and Charles A. Doswell III, 1989: Microbursts - A Handbook for Visual Identification.
ob - In meteorology, a commonly used abbreviation for weather observation.
observation - See weather observation.
CALORIE
In meteorology, it is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one (1) gram of water one (1) degree Celsius. It is a unit of heat energy.
ALTITUDE In meteorology, the measure of a height of an airborne object in respect to a constant pressure surface or above mean sea level.
In meteorology, it is used when discussing the amount of water vapor in a volume of air. SATURATION POINT The point when the water vapor in the atmosphere is at its maximum level for the existing temperature.
Sometimes used in meteorology to measure solar radiation. Campbell-Stokes recorder A sunshine recorder of the type in which the time scale is supplied by the motion of the sun.
Smoke ManagementThe use of meteorology, fuel moisture, fuel loading, fire suppression and burn techniques to keep smoke impacts from prescribed fires within acceptable limits.
HeightIn meteorology, usually a reference to Geopotential Height; roughly the height above sea level of a pressure level.
agglomeration In meteorology, the process by which precipitation particles grow larger by collision or contact with cloud particles or other precipitation particles. Agung Active volcano 10,380 ft (3,141 m) high in Bali, Indonesia.
Dick File, Weather Watch (London: Fourth Estate, 1990), a comprehensive survey of meteorology, specializing in British weather, which naturally has lots about winds and pressures, and much else.
In meteorology, the term is used most often to describe the vertical transport of heat and moisture, especially by updrafts and downdrafts in an unstable atmosphere.
In meteorology, the term often is used synonymously with measurement of atmospheric conditions aloft (upper-air observation) made by a radiosonde, but may also include those made by a dropsonde, meteorological rocket or satellite sounder.
Aviation, Range, and Aerospace Meteorology
Arch Dam
A concrete arch dam is used in sites where the ratio of width between abutments to height is not great and where the foundation at the abutments is solid rock capable of resisting great forces.
ECMF: European Centre for Meteorology Forecast model.
EL NINO: A major warming of the equatorial waters in the Pacific Ocean. El Nino events usually occur every 3 to 7 years, and are characterized by shifts in "normal" weather patterns.
It is defined using satellite meteorology. Must have cloud shield temperature of -32 C or less over 100,000 square kilometers or more and a cloud shield temperature of -52 C or less over 50,000 square kilometers or more. ...
BAR: A unit of pressure equal to 100 kilopascals.The millibar (1/1000 bar) is commonly used in aviation and meteorology. The pascal (Newton/meter ) is the S.I. unit for pressure.
BAROGRAPH: A continuous-recording barometer.
Meteorologist
Person who is professionally employed in the study or practice of meteorology.
 See also: Meteor, Weather, Air, Surface, Atmosphere
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