noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The branch of meteorology involving the observation of the atmosphere by means of balloons, kites, rockets, drones, airplanes, etc. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   meteorology of the total extent of the atmosphere; especially the upper layers wordnet
3. 3
   The study of the air and of the atmosphere and technological methods involved. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

aerial photographyaeroballisticsaerodynamicsaerogeologyaerographyaeromechanics

Etymology

From aero- + -logy.

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