Part 5: Clouds & Precipitation
Water in the Atmosphere
Cloud physics examines how water droplets and ice crystals form, grow, and fall as precipitation. Understanding these processes is essential for weather prediction and climate modeling.
Topics in This Part
Cloud Types
High Clouds
Cirrus, Cirrostratus, Cirrocumulus (above 6 km)
Middle Clouds
Altostratus, Altocumulus (2-6 km)
Low Clouds
Stratus, Stratocumulus, Nimbostratus (below 2 km)