Meteorology

cumulonimbus encastré

Cumulonimbus cloud obscured within other cloud layers, not visually identifiable, but with severe turbulence and precipitation.

Quick answer: Cumulonimbus cloud obscured within other cloud layers, not visually identifiable, but with severe turbulence and precipitation.

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Quick answer

Cumulonimbus cloud obscured within other cloud layers, not visually identifiable, but with severe turbulence and precipitation.

Why it matters

cumulonimbus encastré 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 cumulonimbus encastré?

In this glossary, cumulonimbus encastré refers to: Cumulonimbus cloud obscured within other cloud layers, not visually identifiable, but with severe turbulence and precipitation.

How is cumulonimbus encastré used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Nous demandons une montée en raison d’un cumulonimbus encastré dans la couche nuageuse, turbulence sévère rencontrée en approche."

Why does cumulonimbus encastré matter in aviation?

cumulonimbus encastré 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 cumulonimbus encastré?

cumulonimbus encastré is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does cumulonimbus encastré belong to?

In this glossary, cumulonimbus encastré 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

Cumulonimbus cloud obscured within other cloud layers, not visually identifiable, but with severe turbulence and precipitation.

Operational example

Pilot: We are requesting climb due to embedded cumulonimbus cloud overcast, encountered severe turbulence during approach.

Localized term

cumulonimbus encastré

Localized example

Nous demandons une montée en raison d’un cumulonimbus encastré dans la couche nuageuse, turbulence sévère rencontrée en approche.

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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