Meaning
Atmospheric science is the study of the atmospherethe blanket of air covering the Earth. Often called meteorologists, Atmospheric Scientists study the atmospheres physical characteristics, motions, and processes, and its effect on our environment. Though the most common application is weather forecasting, atmospheric scientists attempt to interpret climate trends and past weather conditions to analyze todays weather. Their data comes from weather satellites, radars, sensors, and stations in many parts of the world. They also study in air-pollution control, agriculture, forestry, air and sea transportation, defense, and the study of possible trends in the Earths climate, such as global warming, droughts, and ozone depletion.
Qualifications required
A bachelors degree in meteorology, or in sciences, geography or other courses similar to meteorology, is the minimum educational requirement. A masters degree is considered necessary for most positions. For those who wish to take up pure research must do a PhD.
Scope
Employment of atmospheric scientists is projected to increase as the requirement to understand weather for different purposes ranging from navigation to agriculture to transport. The researchers are being hired by universities and airlines alike. Atmospheric scientists often work in close collaboration with the environmentalists, theirs profiles overlapping at times so they have a great scope in organizations taking up serious environment research
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