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Parent topics

• Earth science [r]: The study of the components and processes of the planet Earth. [e]

Subtopics

• Physics [r]: The study of forces and energies in space and time. [e]
• Atmospheric science [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Chemical engineering [r]: The field of engineering that deals with industrial and natural processes involving the chemical, physical or biological transformation of matter or energy into forms useful for mankind, economically and safely without compromising the environment [e]
• Environmental engineering [r]: A field of engineering devoted to remediation of all forms of pollution. [e]

Other related topics

• Air pollution dispersion terminology [r]: Describes and explains the words and technical terms that have a special meaning to workers in the field of air pollution dispersion modeling. [e]
• Atmospheric chemistry [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Atmospheric physics [r]: Add brief definition or description
• Climate [r]: The overall weather pattern for an extended period for any defined geographical location which may be over any size of area up to and including the entire Earth. [e]
• John Dalton [r]: English pioneer chemist and meteorologist (1766-1844), formulated the first quantitative atomic theory. [e]
• Met Office [r]: The United Kingdom's national weather service and an executive agency of the United Kingom's Ministry of Defence. [e]
• National Center for Atmospheric Research [r]: A non-governmental U.S.-based institute whose mission is "exploring and understanding our atmosphere and its interactions with the Sun, the oceans, the biosphere, and human society." [e]
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [r]: A scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere. [e]
• Radar [r]: A contraction of radio direction and ranging, used for detecting and tracking targets, navigation, imagery, and special applications. [e]
• Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute [r]: The Dutch national weather forecasting service and also the national research and information centre for climate change, air pollution dispersion modeling and seismology. [e]
• Wind [r]: The movement of air produced by a change in heat on the earth's surface. [e]