Stratocumulus
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-026927
Low-level clouds, existing in a relatively flat layer but having individual elements. Elements often are arranged in rows, bands, or waves. Stratocumulus often reveals the depth of the moist air at low levels, while the speed of the cloud elements can reveal the strength of the low-level jet.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-026927 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | NOAA National Weather Service Glossary |
Record as JSON
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