altocumulus

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cloud type
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:Ac
gptkbp:annualRainfall rarely produces precipitation
gptkbp:appearance layered or patchy clouds
white or gray patches
gptkbp:canPrecede thunderstorms
gptkbp:composition water droplets
gptkbp:elevation 2,000 to 7,000 meters
gptkbp:etymology Latin: altus (high) + cumulus (heap)
gptkbp:family middle cloud
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label altocumulus
gptkbp:observedBy gptkb:troposphere
gptkbp:produces virga
gptkbp:relatedTo cirrocumulus
stratocumulus
gptkbp:weatherIndication may indicate instability at mid-levels
gptkbp:WMOClassification gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:genus_Altocumulus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8