New cloud classifications

New Cloud Classications

This page provides a brief overview of the new cloud classifications that were introduced in the 2017 Edition of the International Cloud Atlas. More information on each classification is available from the links below.

Species:

VOLUTUS

(Ac) Volutus

Supplementary features:
ASPERITAS	(Ac) Asperitas
FLUCTUS	(Sc) Fluctus
CAVUM	(Ac) Cavum
MURUS	(Cb) Murus
CAUDA	(Cb) Cauda	(Cb) Cauda

Accessory cloud:

FLUMEN

(Cb) Flumen

Special clouds :
FLAMMAGENITUS	(Cu) Flammagenitus
HOMOGENITUS	(Cu) Homogenitus	(Ci) Homogenitus
HOMOMUTATUS	(Ci) Homomutatus
CATARACTAGENITUS	(St) Cataractagenitus
SILVAGENITUS	(St) Silvagenitus