Earth system science seeks to integrate various fields of academic study to understand the Earth as a system. It looks at interaction between the the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, cryosphere, and biosphere.

 

Earth system science embraces chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and applied sciences in transcending disciplinary boundaries to treat the Earth as an integrated system and seeks a deeper understanding of the physical, chemical, biological and human interactions that determine the past, current and future states of the Earth. Earth system science provides a physical basis for understanding the world in which we live and upon which humankind seeks to achieve sustainability.

 

Earth System Science includes traditional fields such as climate system science, geofluid dynamics, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, hydrology, glaciology, ecology, geomorphology, geochemistry, and related sciences.

 

It uses powerful methodologies such as satellite remote sensing and supercomputing simulations which are now profoundly changing research in the earth sciences.