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Pictorial guide CM: Ac-As-Ns

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

Guide overview image Semi-transparent As Opague As or Ns Ac, formed by the spreading out of Cu or Vb, present Ac invading the sky Ac at two or more levels Semi-transparent As predominant Opaque Ac predominant Ac continually changing appearance or in the shape of almonds or leaves As or Ns also present Turreted Ac or Ac in tufts present Chaotic sky

To find the correct code figure from the pictorial guide:

  • Select the appropriate flow chart (Ac present or No Ac)
  • 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.

 

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