SCIENCE AND NATURAL RESOURCES FACULTY

UH6443003 MARINE SCIENCE

SL23603 METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
SEMESTER 2 2022/2023

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
“ Cloud observation”

Prepared by :

Name Matric No.

Nur Imanina Binti Roslin BS21110349

Prepared for :
DR. MADIHAH BINTI JAAFAR SIDIK
INTRODUCTION

According to Dunbar, a cloud is a collection of ice crystals or water droplets floating in

the atmosphere. When water vapour-filled heated air rises and cools, clouds are created. The
result is the formation of ice crystals or small droplets from the water vapour. Clouds can be
seen when these droplets or crystals congregate. Each droplet has an average diameter of one-
tenth of a millimetre, and one cubic metre of air has 100 million droplets.

Clouds play an essential part in the ecosystems of our world. One of the importance of
clouds is for the water cycle. Water vapour is distributed over the atmosphere by clouds, which
carry it through the atmosphere. In addition, the temperature of the Earth is significantly
influenced by clouds. They serve as a shield for incoming solar energy, reflecting some of it
back into space. Some of the Earth's radiated infrared energy is absorbed by clouds.

For this lab report, the cloud observation took place at Unit M-3-10, UCA 2, Jalan
Kampung Dambai, Menggatal, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The coordinate is at latitude
6.043353 and longitude 116.166097. The cloud observation was taken for five consecutive
days, from 16th June 2023 until 20th June 2023. It is also being observed for three periods :
sunrise, midday and sunset during all five days. The weather condition is also being taken using
a weather app called “ Weather Forecast ”.

OBJECTIVE
 To observe the cloud and its characteristics for five-consecutive days

METHODOLOGY
1) Camera was set up at the same place with the same angle.
2) The cloud was observed in three-time periods (sunrise, midday, and sunset).
3) The photograph of the clouds was taken.
4) The weather was being taken using a weather app.
5) These methods were repeated for five consecutive days.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

 16th June 2023

TIME CLOUDS CHARACTERISTIC

SUNRISE Stratus

MIDDAY Stratus

SUNSET Cumulus
 Figure 1 : Weather conditions on 16th June 2023
 17th June 2023

TIME CLOUDS CHARACTERISTIC

SUNRISE Stratocumulus

MIDDAY Stratocumulus
SUNSET Stratus

Figure 2 : Weather conditions on 17th June 2023

 18th June 2023

TIME CLOUDS CHARACTERISTIC

SUNRISE Stratocumulus
MIDDAY Cirrus

SUNSET Cumulus

Figure 3 : Weather conditions on 18th June 2023

 19th June 2023

TIME CLOUDS CHARACTERISTIC

SUNRISE Stratus

MIDDAY Stratocumulus

SUNSET Stratus

Figure 4 : Weather conditions on 19th June 2023

  20th June 2023

TIME CLOUDS CHARACTERISTIC

SUNRISE Stratocumulus

MIDDAY Stratocumulus

SUNSET Stratus
 Figure 5 : Weather conditions on 20th June 2023

Types of clouds

7%

13%
stratus
40%
stratocumulus

cumulus

cirrus

40%

Figure 6 : Pie chart of the total types of clouds throughout the 5 consecutive days
CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the objective was achieved. Students be able to observe clouds in their
area. The cloud observation was been done for 5 days. Students be able to distinguish the types
of clouds based on their observations. By observing the cloud’s pattern, students be able to be
prepared for variations in weather patterns. For instance, we could predict if the day will be
rainy or sunny.
Examining many elements of clouds, such as their kind, height, cover, and movement,
is the norm while observing clouds. The shape, colour, and texture of the cloud are evaluated,
along with any alterations in their creation or evaporation over time, by observers. Along with
that, they keep track of any related meteorological events like precipitation, thunderstorms, or
air instability.

REFERENCES

Dunbar, B. (2015) What are clouds?, NASA. Available at:

https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-are-clouds-
58.html