A Study of Cirriform Clouds Over Eleven USSR Stations

Abstract

The frequency, top and base heights, thickness, and liquid water content of cirriform clouds over 11 stations in the USSR are presented by months and by seasons and summarized for the 12-month period. Comparison is also made with aircraft observations of cirriform clouds over the European part of the USSR.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1982
Accession Number
ADA130085

Entities

People

  • Yutaka Izumi

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Cirrus Clouds
  • Classification
  • Cloud Cover
  • Clouds
  • Frequency
  • Latitude
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Military Aircraft
  • Observation
  • Precipitation
  • Thickness
  • Three Dimensional
  • Transition Temperature
  • Vehicles
  • Weather Stations

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science/Meteorology
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies