Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (MAS)

Section Information

Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences focuses on the study of atmospheric processes, weather systems, climate dynamics, and interactions between the atmosphere and other components of the Earth system. It aims to understand and predict weather patterns, climate variability, atmospheric chemistry, and related environmental phenomena.

Modern research in this field includes weather forecasting, atmospheric modeling, remote sensing, cloud microphysics, severe weather dynamics, climate change, air quality studies, and the impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on atmospheric behavior. Advances in numerical modeling, satellite observation, data assimilation, and high-performance computing continue to improve atmospheric science.

This section publishes research articles, observational studies, modeling analyses, reviews, and case reports addressing atmospheric processes, climate variability, severe weather, environmental impacts, and technological developments in meteorological science.

Scope

Atmospheric Dynamics and Weather Systems
- Large-scale circulation, jet streams, and synoptic meteorology
- Tropical cyclones, monsoons, fronts, and midlatitude storms
- Boundary-layer processes and turbulence
- Dynamics of extreme and high-impact weather events
Cloud Physics and Precipitation Processes
- Cloud formation, microphysics, and aerosol–cloud interactions
- Rain, snow, hail, and convective storm development
- Precipitation modeling and hydrometeor classification
- Observational studies using radar, lidar, and satellite data
Climate Science and Variability
- Climate dynamics, feedback mechanisms, and long-term trends
- El Niño–Southern Oscillation, teleconnections, and decadal variability
- Paleoclimate studies and climate reconstruction
- Climate change attribution, impacts, and future projections
Atmospheric Chemistry and Air Quality
- Chemical composition of the atmosphere and pollutant formation
- Ozone chemistry, aerosols, and trace gas dynamics
- Air quality modeling, monitoring, and health impacts
- Interactions between climate and atmospheric chemistry
Remote Sensing and Observational Meteorology
- Satellite, radar, lidar, and ground-based observing systems
- Data assimilation and sensor integration
- Atmospheric profiling and global monitoring networks
- Applications in weather forecasting and climate research
Numerical Weather Prediction and Modeling
- Atmospheric modeling frameworks and simulation methods
- High-resolution and ensemble prediction systems
- Model parameterization, uncertainty, and bias correction
- Applications in forecasting, hazard prediction, and climate studies
Hydrometeorology and Land–Atmosphere Interactions
- Surface energy balance, evapotranspiration, and soil–moisture dynamics
- Hydrological cycle, precipitation–runoff processes, and water resources
- Vegetation–atmosphere feedbacks and ecological impacts
- Extreme hydrological events and integrated modeling
Atmospheric Hazards and Environmental Impacts
- Heatwaves, droughts, floods, and severe storm risk assessments
- Wildfire–atmosphere interactions and smoke transport
- Human and ecosystem responses to atmospheric variability
- Climate adaptation strategies and resilience planning