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Cloud-height measurement method

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-004456

Any technique employed to determine the vertical distance of a cloud base or top from a reference point. Common methods include using ceilometers, pilot reports, or visual estimation from the ground for cloud bases. Satellite remote sensing, radar, and lidar are used to measure both cloud base and top heights.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-004456
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoCeilometer
Record as JSON
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  "definition": "Any technique employed to determine the vertical distance of a cloud base or top from a reference point. Common methods include using ceilometers, pilot reports, or visual estimation from the ground for cloud bases. Satellite remote sensing, radar, and lidar are used to measure both cloud base and top heights.",
  "see_also": [
    "ceilometer"
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  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/cloud-height-measurement-method/"
}

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