Radiatus
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008315
A cloud species characterized by broad, parallel bands or streaks that appear to converge toward a point on the horizon due to perspective. This optical effect is most noticeable when the sun is low in the sky. It is typically observed in cirrus, altocumulus, altostratus, stratocumulus, and cumulus clouds.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008315 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Cloud classification; Cloud streets |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A cloud species characterized by broad, parallel bands or streaks that appear to converge toward a point on the horizon due to perspective. This optical effect is most noticeable when the sun is low in the sky. It is typically observed in cirrus, altocumulus, altostratus, stratocumulus, and cumulus clouds.",
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