stratocumulus
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-002663
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-MET-002663 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Abbreviation | Sc |
| References | NWS Glossary |
| See also | cloud classification |
Record as JSON
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