Educational resource
Cloud mapping
A comprehensive view and a practical guide to identify the 58 cloud forms listed by the World Meteorological Organization
This cloud mapping has been created by Marion Saint-Lu (for the visualization) and Jessica Vial (for the text).
You are a meteorologist, climatologist, teacher, or weather enthusiast? You love clouds, work with them, wish to share your knowledge and enthusiasm, or want to learn how to observe and recognize them?
Discover our unique cloud mapping, specially designed for you. It offers a comprehensive and detailed view of the 58 cloud types identified by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The mapping is complemented by a brief history of the cloud classification and of the International Cloud Atlas of the WMO.
This innovative educational tool allows you to learn about the history of cloud classification, and explore their diversity, characteristics, and connections. Use this mapping as a guide to identify clouds and enhance your weather observations.
Our offer
You can view our cloud mapping for free at www.climedia.fr (on this webpage).
For use outside of this context, we offer licenses for exploitation and poster printing (minimum size recommended : A1).
Also available in French (here).
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