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TeachMeFinance.com - explain stratocumulus stratocumulus The term 'stratocumulus' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' Low-level clouds, existing in a relatively flat layer but having individual elements. Elements often are arranged in rows, bands, or waves. Stratocumulus often reveals the depth of the moist air at low levels, while the speed of the cloud elements can reveal the strength of the low-level jet'. The term 'stratocumulus' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Low altitude gray colored clouds composed of water droplets that have a patchy appearance. Each cloud patch consists of a rounded mass. This cloud has a somewhat uniform base and normally covers the entire sky. Between the patches blue sky can be seen'. Previous 5 Terms: stratiform Stratiform Rings and Bands Stratigraphic test well Stratigraphy stratigraphy Next 5 Terms: stratography stratonic Stratopause Stratosphere Stratospheric Aerosol and Gas Experiment (SAGE) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.