aeronomist
/ˌɛrˈɑnəmɪst/
noun
- A scientist who studies the upper atmosphere, including its chemistry, physics, and reactions to solar radiation.
- The aeronomist presented new data on how the ozone layer is recovering.
- As an aeronomist, Dr. Lee spends her summers analyzing satellite measurements of the thermosphere.
- The team of aeronomists predicted how a solar flare would disrupt radio communications.