Heights of clouds and tropopause Flashcards
1
Q
What cloud base would you expect from a uniform AC layer in Europe during summer?
A
7000-15000ft
2
Q
Mean height of the tropical tropopause is:
A
54000ft
3
Q
Mean height of the tropopause in the North Atlantic Winter is :
A
29000ft
4
Q
The family of medium clouds include altos and nimbostratus. Where would you expect their height of base to range from?
A
6500 - 23000 feet
5
Q
The main icing zone in the ITCZ is between FL:
A
FL 160 - FL260
6
Q
How far ahead of a warm front can you see its influence?
A
12-36 hours, up to 1000km
7
Q
What are the average heights of the tropopause and stratosphere respectively?
A
11km (36000ft) and 50km (164,000ft)
8
Q
Typical height for tops of alto clouds :
A
23000 feet
