Atmospheric Science: A Comprehensive Approach

The layer of gases that surround a material body and are held together by the body’s gravity is called its atmosphere. It works as a shield for living organisms and protects them from damage against cosmic rays, solar ultraviolet radiation and solar winds. Atmospheric science refers to the study of the Earth’s atmosphere and the physical processes related to it. The discipline is divided into various sub branches, namely, atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric physics, atmospheric dynamics and ...