| Cirrostratus fibratus | |
|---|---|
 Cirrostratus fibratus undulatus with faint sun halo | |
| Abbreviation | Cs fib |
| Symbol |  |
| Genus | Cirrus- (curl) -stratus (layered) |
| Species | fibratus (fibered) |
| Altitude | Above 6,000 m (Above 20,000 ft) |
| Classification | Family A (High-level) |
| Appearance | fibrous veils |
| Precipitation | No |
Cirrostratus fibratus or also called Cirrostratus filosus is a type of cirrostratus cloud. The name cirrostratus fibratus is derived from Latin, meaning "fibrous". Cirrostratus fibratus is one of the two most common forms that cirrostratus often takes, with the other being cirrostratus nebulosus. They are formed from strong, continuous winds blowing at high altitudes, and they often cover a large portion of the sky. Cirrostratus fibratus may often develop from either cirrus fibratus or cirrus spissatus cloud. Precipitation is often imminent behind these clouds; however, they are not a precipitation-producing cloud.
See also
References
- Wolken Online. "Cirrostratus". Cloud Atlas. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- "Appendix 3 - History of cloud nomenclature".
- Numen - The Latin Lexicon. "Definition of fibratus, fibratus". Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- Dunlop, Storm (2003). The weather identification handbook (1st Lyons Press ed.). Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. p. 62. ISBN 1-58574-857-9. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- Rodgers, Alan; Streluk, Angella (2007). Cloud cover (Rev. and updated. ed.). Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann Library. p. 25. ISBN 978-1-4329-0077-9.
- Callanan, Martin. "Cirrostratus fibratus". International Cloud Atlas. nephology.eu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
- Institute of Atmospheric Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. "Cirrostratus (fibratus)". A Guide to the Sky. Archived from the original on 27 March 2012. Retrieved 15 September 2011.
External links
- International Cloud Atlas – Cirrostratus fibratus Archived 2020-02-25 at the Wayback Machine
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