Meteorology. Meteorology is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere. Studies in the field stretch back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not occur until the 18th century. The 19th century saw modest progress in the field after observing networks formed across several countries. It wasn't until after the development of the computer in the latter half of the 20th century that significant breakthroughs in weather forecasting were achieved. Meteorology, climatology, atmospheric physics, and atmospheric chemistry are sub-disciplines of the atmospheric sciences. Meteorology and hydrology compose the interdisciplinary field of hydrometeorology.
The word "meteorology" is from Greek μετέωρος metéōros "lofty; high (in the sky)" (from μετα- meta- "above" and ἀείρω aeiro "I lift up") and -λογία -logia "-(o)logy". History[edit] Research of visual atmospheric phenomena[edit] Instruments and classification scales[edit] A hemispherical cup anemometer. The complete weather website for the Mediterranean. Tropical Storm Emily : 5 Day Forecast Map. National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Water Vapor Loop - Satellite Services Division - Office of Satellite Data Processing and Distribution.