Physical Sciences 物理科学 > Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology 大气科学和气象 > Atmospheric Sciences

Atmospheric sciences concentrates on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Specific subjects include: atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.