Aerology studies the Ozone layer, atmospheric currents, climate and environment effects of the whole atmosphere. Methods include satellites, weather balloons, and laser instruments.
Aerology is a branch of meteorology involving observation and research of the atmosphere by means of balloons, radiosondes, airplanes etc. Air temperature, atmospheric pressure, air humidity and wind are the basic and most often measured factors.
Aerology concerns the observation and research of ozone, radioactivity and some components of long wave radiation.
The Prague - Libus upper air station is one of the regular WMO (World Meteorological Organization) aerological stations.