| Domain | Definition | ||
| Aerospace | The lower portion of a two-part division of the atmosphere according to the general homogeneity of atmospheric composition; opposed to the heterosphere. The region in which there is no gross change in atmospheric composition, that is, all the atmosphere from the earth's surface to about 90 kilometers. See atmospheric shell. The homosphere is about equivalent to the neutrosphere, and includes the troposphere, stratosphere, and mesosphere; it also includes the ozonosphere and at least part of the chemosphere. (references) | ||
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