Cirrus radiatus
| Cirrus radiatus | |
|---|---|
 Cirrus radiatus clouds with a contrail crossing through | |
| Abbreviation | Ci ra |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus (curl of hair) |
| Variety | radiatus (extensive bands) |
| Altitude | Above 5,000 m (Above 16,500 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | parallel bands |
| Precipitation cloud? | No |
Cirrus radiatus is a variety of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus radiatus is derived from Latin, meaning "rayed, striped". This variety of cirrus clouds occurs in parallel bands that often cover the entire sky and appear to converge at a single point or two opposite points on the horizon. Cirrus radiatus is often partly made up of cirrocumulus or cirrostratus.
See also
References
External links
International Cloud Atlas - Cirrus radiatus
Retrieved from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrus_radiatus
