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Cs
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cirrostratus
Definição1
These clouds form typically as a thin whitish sheet covering a major portion of the sky. They may be very thin or form a definite sheet. They are responsible for forming halos around the sun and the moon. Cirrostratus clouds contain ice crystals or needles of ice.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Nota adicional1
Information regarding this term is a result of researches developed by DECEA in cooperation with ANAC.
Nota adicional2
3. Abbreviations used to describe clouds: 3.1 Type Ci= Cirrus Cc = Cirrocumulus Cs = Cirrostratus Ac = Altocumulus As = Altostratus Ns = Nimbostratus Sc = Stratocumulus St = Stratus Cu = Cumulus Cb = Cumulonimbus
Subárea1
Aeronautical Meteorology
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cirrostratus