Applied Atmospherics is a technology on the Exploration and Expansion technology tree with a research cost of 4000 
. It unlocks one Ship Class and one Empire Improvement, requires research in Atmospheric Engineering or in Atmospheric Filtration, and allows further research in Low-Temp Hydration and Non-Baryonic Shielding.
"A great deal of practical engineering for ships can be learned from atmospheric sciences. In particular, streamlined and efficient ventilation systems as well as more advanced magnetic and thermodynamic models all aid in creating next-generation ships."
Battleship Class[]
Orbital Counseling[]
- -22% Expansion Disapproval on System
"Living in the orbitals and bases around gas giants is exceedingly stressful. Lack of privacy, claustrophobia, homesickness, and numerous shortages combine to make life difficult. This counseling program -- a mixture of independent study, individual sessions, psychotherapy, and medication -- greatly reduces stress levels. These principles are then applied to the general population, helping improve the attitudes towards space colonization."
Orbital Counseling (Harmony[]
- -22% on Disharmony Penalty on Empire
"Living in the orbitals and bases around gas giants is exceedingly stressful. Lack of privacy, claustrophobia, homesickness, and numerous shortages combine to make life difficult. This counseling program -- a mixture of independent study, individual sessions, psychotherapy, and medication -- greatly reduces stress levels. These principles are then applied to the general population, helping improve the attitudes towards space colonization."