SigConvectiveCloudType
SigConvectiveCloudType
Genus of cloud of operational significance to aviation: significant convective clouds only. - Cumulonimbus - Towering cumulus This CodeList is specifically defined for aviation purposes, as defined in WMO No. 49-2. A superset of definitions are defined in WMO No. 306 Vol I.2 FM 94 BUFR code-table 0 20 012 Cloud type"."
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Details
SigConvectiveCloudType
SigConvectiveCloudType
Genus of cloud of operational significance to aviation: significant convective clouds only. - Cumulonimbus - Towering cumulus This CodeList is specifically defined for aviation purposes, as defined in WMO No. 49-2. A superset of definitions are defined in WMO No. 306 Vol I.2 FM 94 BUFR code-table 0 20 012 Cloud type"."
Semantic Correspondence
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| CodeCloudType | A code describing the types of cloud. |
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Dense and heavy cloud with a considerable mountain- or tower-shaped vertical extension. These clouds, the base of which is quite dark, may give rise to thunderstorms and generally heavy precipitation in the form of rain, snow, fine or large hail, sometimes accompanied by strong wind gusts. |
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A descriptive term, used mostly in weather observing, for cumulus congestus (Cu con). |
Notes
This is a subset of the AIRM "CodeCloudTypesType" codelist.