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FRACTO-CUMULUS CLOUD [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fractocumulus
1, record 1, English, fractocumulus
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fractocumulus cloud 3, record 1, English, fractocumulus%20cloud
correct
- cumulus fractus 5, record 1, English, cumulus%20fractus
correct
- scud 3, record 1, English, scud
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cumulus cloud presenting a ragged, shredded appearance, as if torn. 6, record 1, English, - fractocumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fractocumulus Clouds ... are small, thin, unorganized puffs that do not exhibit the billowing form of their larger cumulus relatives. ... The bases of these clouds are usually found from near the ground to around 6,500 feet. Dissipating cumulus clouds often disolve into fractocumulus. 3, record 1, English, - fractocumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... Fractocumulus ... are low clouds that often develop in regions of strong winds or where larger cumulus elements begin to break down late in the day or when instability weakens. ... Comprised mostly of water droplets. 7, record 1, English, - fractocumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fractocumulus Clouds ... are sometimes referred to as "scud" by [aircraft] pilots, though that term is more often applied to fractostratus. 3, record 1, English, - fractocumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Scud" is a popular term used by storm observers for shredded cloud material (fractus) of all types. 2, record 1, English, - fractocumulus
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
fractus (fra): ... This term applies only to Stratus and Cumulus. 8, record 1, English, - fractocumulus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fracto cumulus
- fracto-cumulus
- fracto cumulus cloud
- fracto-cumulus cloud
- scud cloud
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fractocumulus
1, record 1, French, fractocumulus
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un cumulus typique est celui qui se développe par temps clair et doit sa naissance aux courants diurnes (qui s'accomplit pendant le jour) de convection : il apparaît le matin, se gonfle ensuite et se résorbe en fin de journée. Il est nettement limité en haut et en bas, on observe aussi un nuage qui ressemble au cumulus mais qui est déchiqueté et dont les diverses parties présentent de continuels changements : ce sont les fractocumulus. Les cumulus sont principalement constitués par des gouttelettes d'eau, lorsqu'ils ont une grande extension verticale, ils donnent lieu à des précipitations sous forme d'averses de pluie. 1, record 1, French, - fractocumulus
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fracto-cumulus
- fracto cumulus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fractocumulus
1, record 1, Spanish, fractocumulus
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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