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Pictorial guide CH: Ci-Cc-Cs

Click on the picture for a full description and more examples of the cloud type

Guide overview image Cc alone or more than any Ci and Cs combined Ci invading the sky Dense Ci originating from Cb present Dense Ci + turreted Ci + Ci on tufts more than other Ci Ci in filaments/hooks more than other Ci Cs covering the whole sky Cs not invading the sky Cs exceeding 45° Cs not exceeding 45°

To find the correct code figure from the pictorial guide:

  • Select the appropriate flow chart (Cc alone or No Cc)
  • Follow the heavy bold line through the sequence of rectangular description boxes, until the criteria are not satisfied.
  • When an incorrect desciption is reached, return to the previous box and then follow the non-bold line to reach the appropriate thumbnail image. This will provide the correct code figure.

Related pages: Cloud classification | CL guide | CM guide | CH guide | Cloud index