Explanation : 050.05.01.02, Clouds.
Explanation : 050.05.01.02, Clouds.
Clouds are usually divided into 3 levels according to the part of the atmosphere they are found.
High clouds (CH) Base usually 20,000 ft or above
Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus
Medium clouds (CM) Base usually between 6,500 and 20,000 ft.
Altocumulus, Altostratus, Nimbostratus
Low clouds (CL) Base usually below 6,500 ft over British Isles.
Stratocumulus, Stratus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus
Cloud names are usually combinations of the following prefixes or suffixes:
Stratus/strato: flat/layered and smooth
Alto: Medium level
Cumulus/cumulo: heaped up/puffy, like cauliflower
Cirrus/cirro: High up/wispy
Nimbus/Nimbo: meaning ‘Rain-bearing’
Vertical development of Cumulus clouds into rain showers is called "over-development."