This research is important for weather forecasting; weather analysis; air pollution control; climate trend analysis and research of such phenomena as droughts, 全球变暖, and ozone depletion; agriculture and farming; defense; and air and sea transportation.
在气候科学领域有很多机会. 根据 U.S. 劳工部, 大约30%的大气科学家为联邦政府工作, 主要是在国家气象局.
