Altocumulus

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cloud type
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:Ac
gptkbp:annualRainfall rarely produces precipitation
gptkbp:appearance layered or patchy clouds
rounded masses or rolls
white or gray patches
gptkbp:cloudSymbol
gptkbp:composition supercooled water droplets
water droplets
gptkbp:elevation 2,000 to 7,000 meters
gptkbp:etymology from Latin 'altus' (high) and 'cumulus' (heap)
gptkbp:family middle cloud
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Altocumulus
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Stratocumulus
gptkb:Cumulus
gptkb:Altostratus
gptkbp:weatherIndication can precede thunderstorms
may indicate instability at mid-levels
gptkbp:WMOClassification gptkb:genus_Altocumulus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cumulus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6