Cloud Classification Help – Class Project
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Hey everyone,
I’m working on a cloud identification project for my semester project, and I could use some help. Over the past few years, I’ve gotten pretty into clouds—largely thanks to Gavin and the Cloud Appreciation Society. I’ve spent much time learning to identify different clouds, including their varieties, species, and accessory features. Now, I’m trying to take that knowledge to the next level by creating a project that could even become an app one day.
While I’ve learned a lot, I still second-guess myself, especially with the more detailed classifications. I’ve started annotating some cloud images and would appreciate any feedback or guidance. I’d be super grateful if anyone is interested in helping me with the annotations. I’ll add them as an additional post to this thread.
There’s no pressure, but I’d love your input if you’re into clouds or want to geek out with me about sky photos. I’d happily treat you to dinner or something as a thank you.
Thanks for considering it!
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Cumulus mediocris with a bit of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability.
A small cumulus humilus to the right or is it a cumulus mediocris and the smaller more whispy clouds are cumulus humilus?
What would the smaller, less formed clouds be classified as?
It looks like there is a larger cloud formation behind the mountains. Maybe Cumulus congestus Calvas?
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This one is pretty cool. I was able to catch this cloud on a flight; I always love seeing cumulonimbus clouds from the plane.
cumulonimbus capillatus incus
could you also say there is some type of stratus cloud happening here? would this be considered velum or?
In the foreground there are a mix of cumulus humilis radiatus fractus and cumulus mediocris radiatus pileus(?) and potentially some smaller cumulus congestus closer to the cumulonimbus.
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I love this photo because there is so much happening in one photo.
Starting at the lower level:
cumulus mediocris radiatus (in some areas) maybe a little fractus
cumulus congestus capillatus off to the right – maybe some velum?
Mid level: Stratocumulus startiformis undulatus(?) perlucidus(?) opacus virga(?)
Altostratus startiformis translucidus duplicatus
High level:
Cirrus fibratus uncinus spissatus(in denser areas)- is this uncinus or virga?
Cirrostratus fibatus and nebulosus
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