altocumulus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000120",
  "term": "altocumulus",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A cloud of a class characterized by globular masses or rolls in layers or patches, the individual elements being larger and darker than those of cirrocumulus and smaller than those of stratocumulus. These clouds are of medium altitude, about 8000-20,000 ft (2400-6100 m).",
  "abbreviation": "Ac",
  "see_also": [
    "cloud classification"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/altocumulus/"
}