Cirrus radiatus
Cirrus radiatus is a variety of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus radiatus is derived from Latin, meaning "rayed, striped".[1] This variety of cirrus clouds occurs in parallel bands that often cover the entire sky and appear to converge at a single point[2] or two opposite points on the horizon. Cirrus radiatus is often partly made up of cirrocumulus or cirrostratus.[3]
| Cirrus radiatus | |
|---|---|
 Cirrus radiatus clouds with a contrail crossing through | |
| Abbreviation | Ci ra |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus (curl of hair) |
| Variety | radiatus (extensive bands) |
| Altitude | Above 5,000 m (Above 16,500 ft) |
| Appearance | parallel bands |
| Precipitation cloud? | No |
References
- Latin Dictionary. "Definition of: radiatus". Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- Dunlop, Storm (2003). The weather identification handbook (1st Lyons Press ed.). Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. p. 58. ISBN 1-58574-857-9.
- Callanan, Martin. "Cirrus radiatus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
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