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Meteorology

Standing Lenticular Cloud

A smooth, lens-shaped cloud that forms at high altitudes in the crest of mountain waves; often stationary, and indicative of significant atmospheric turbulence downwind of mountain ranges.

Quick answer: A smooth, lens-shaped cloud that forms at high altitudes in the crest of mountain waves; often stationary, and indicative of significant atmospheric turbulence downwind of mountain ranges.

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Quick answer

A smooth, lens-shaped cloud that forms at high altitudes in the crest of mountain waves; often stationary, and indicative of significant atmospheric turbulence downwind of mountain ranges.

Why it matters

Standing Lenticular Cloud matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Standing Lenticular Cloud?

In this glossary, Standing Lenticular Cloud refers to: A smooth, lens-shaped cloud that forms at high altitudes in the crest of mountain waves; often stationary, and indicative of significant atmospheric turbulence downwind of mountain ranges.

How is Standing Lenticular Cloud used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Advise all aircraft of a standing lenticular cloud reported at flight level one two zero south of the field; possible turbulence expected."

Why does Standing Lenticular Cloud matter in aviation?

Standing Lenticular Cloud matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Standing Lenticular Cloud?

Standing Lenticular Cloud is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Standing Lenticular Cloud belong to?

In this glossary, Standing Lenticular Cloud is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A smooth, lens-shaped cloud that forms at high altitudes in the crest of mountain waves; often stationary, and indicative of significant atmospheric turbulence downwind of mountain ranges.

Operational example

Advise all aircraft of a standing lenticular cloud reported at flight level one two zero south of the field; possible turbulence expected.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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