Aerology vs. Meteorology — What's the Difference?

Meteorology of the total vertical extent of the atmosphere as opposed to the study of the atmosphere near Earth's surface.

Meteorology is a branch of the atmospheric sciences (which include atmospheric chemistry and atmospheric physics), with a major focus on weather forecasting. The study of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not begin until the 18th century.

The branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc.

The science that deals with the phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather and weather conditions.

The study of the air and of the atmosphere and technological methods involved. Used in the US Navy until early 1957 to encompass operations as well as scientific knowledge.

The science that deals with the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, especially with weather and weather forecasting.

That department of physics which treats of the atmosphere.

The atmospheric phenomena in a specific region or period.

Meteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere; especially the upper layers

The science which treats of the atmosphere and its phenomena, particularly of its variations of heat and moisture, of its winds, storms, etc.

Predicting what the weather will be

The earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)