studies. Meteorology has application in many diverse fields such as the military, energy production, transport, agriculture and construction. The word " meteorology " is from Greek μετέωρος metéōros "lofty; high (in the sky)" (from μετα- meta- "above" and ἐωρ eōr "to lift up") and -λογία -logia " -(o)logy ". Contents 1