Features
The Epic Clouds have a number of foundational properties that are not necessarily evident at first glance. Here are some of those features.
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Interdependent Weather Properties
The values selected for
- cloud cover
- temperature
- pressure
- snow
- wind speed
are all selected within realistic limits relative to each other to make a cohesive whole. All of the properties for all of the clouds are monitored as a set to ensure that all of the properties have enough representation but not too much.
Special Environments
Special environments that are included that support particular objectives:
- Fog & mist
- Persistent rain
- Gusting winds for choppy landings
- Glider ridge lift and glider thermals
- Directional winds for balloons
- DCS style clouds (named ‘Double Cloud Stack’)
Winds Aloft
All of the cloud presets also contain ‘winds aloft’ streams with varying speed and direction to help and hinder your high altitude flights. Learn about Winds Aloft here.
Cloud Cover and Temperature
Each name is preceded with the cloud cover and temperature to make it easier to find what you are looking for. The cloud cover is in 1/8th units called Oktas, followed by a text description of a temperature category. For example 25% cloud cover could be:
- “FEC 2’8 Warm – Layered Clouds” or
- “FEC 2’8 Cold – Cumulus”
The temperature ranges are defined in the Epic Clouds Guide here.