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stratus
Definição1
A principal cloud type (cloud genus) in the form of a gray layer with a rather uniform base. Stratus does not usually produce precipitation, but when it does occur it is in the form of minute particles, such as drizzle, ice crystals, or snow grains.
Fonte1
AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY. Glossary of meteorology. [S.l., última modificação 05 oct. 2015]. Disponível em: < http://glossary.ametsoc.org/wiki/Main_Page >. Acesso em: 9 maio 2022.
Fonte2
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Human factors digest n.33. Montreal, 1993. (Cir. 245 AN/147).
Nota Adicional1
Acronym in English: St.
Contexto
As the aircraft descended, conditions appeared to worsen as it became apparent that the tops of even the smaller hills inland were obscured by stratus.
Subárea
Meteorology
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