The study of methods used to obtain weather data, including meteorological stations, satellites, aircraft, and ships.
Atmospheric Composition: The study of the physical and chemical properties of the Earth's atmosphere.
Weather Elements: The study of the different weather elements, such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed and direction, and precipitation.
Weather Instruments: The different instruments used to measure different weather elements, such as thermometers, barometers, anemometers, and rain gauges.
Atmospheric Phenomena: The study of phenomena that occur in the Earth's atmosphere, such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms.
Meteorological Data Analysis: The process of analyzing meteorological data collected through various instruments to predict weather conditions.
Climate Change: The study of long-term changes in the Earth's climate and how they affect weather patterns.
Atmospheric Optics: The study of the different optical phenomenon that occur in the Earth's atmosphere, such as rainbows, halos, and mirages.
Satellite Meteorology: The use of satellite technology to monitor weather patterns and conditions on a global scale.
Radar and Remote Sensing: The use of radar and remote sensing technology to monitor weather patterns and conditions.
Meteorological Forecasting: The process of predicting weather conditions using meteorological data and analysis.
Temperature Observations: This includes measuring the temperature of the air, surface, water, and soil.
Wind Observations: This includes measuring the speed and direction of the wind.
Pressure Observations: This includes measuring the atmospheric pressure and changes in pressure.
Humidity Observations: This includes measuring the moisture content in the air.
Precipitation Observations: This includes measuring the amount and type of precipitation, such as rain, snow, hail, and sleet.
Cloud Observations: This includes observing cloud types, coverage, and characteristics.
Visibility Observations: This includes measuring the distance at which objects can be seen in the atmosphere.
Radiation Observations: This includes measuring the amount of solar radiation, infrared radiation, and other forms of radiation in the atmosphere.
Thunderstorm Observations: This includes observing the development, movement, and intensity of thunderstorms.
Weather Radar Observations: This includes using radar to detect and track precipitation, as well as to observe storm structure and intensity.
Satellite Observations: This includes using satellites to observe weather patterns and changes in the atmosphere.
Surface Observations: This includes collecting data on temperature, humidity, wind, and other weather conditions at ground level.
Upper-Air Observations: This includes collecting data on temperature, humidity, wind, and other weather conditions at higher altitudes using balloons, aircraft, and other instruments.
Climate Observations: This includes collecting data over time to observe long-term changes in the climate.
Marine Observations: This includes observing weather conditions, such as wind, waves, and currents, in the ocean and other bodies of water.