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Cloud classification

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004414

The systematic organization of clouds into distinct categories based on their appearance, altitude, and formation processes. This system groups clouds into genera, species, and varieties, providing a standardized framework for meteorological observation. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) publishes the International Cloud Atlas, which serves as the global standard for cloud classification.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004414
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004414",
  "term": "Cloud classification",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The systematic organization of clouds into distinct categories based on their appearance, altitude, and formation processes. This system groups clouds into genera, species, and varieties, providing a standardized framework for meteorological observation. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) publishes the International Cloud Atlas, which serves as the global standard for cloud classification.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-classification/"
}

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