cloud distribution

[/klaʊd ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/]
nounpl: cloud distributions
distribuição de nuvens
1. The spatial arrangement and density of clouds across the sky or a geographic region at a given time
The cloud distribution over the Amazon rainforest affects local precipitation patterns.
A distribuição de nuvens sobre a floresta amazônica afeta os padrões de precipitação local.
2. In computing and data centers, the deployment of cloud computing resources across multiple physical locations or servers
Cloud distribution ensures that data is redundantly stored across different geographic regions.
A distribuição em nuvem garante que os dados sejam armazenados redundantemente em diferentes regiões geográficas.
3. In meteorology, the pattern and coverage percentage of clouds in the atmosphere
Today's cloud distribution shows 60% coverage with scattered cumulus clouds.
A distribuição de nuvens de hoje mostra 60% de cobertura com nuvens cumulus espalhadas.
In Brazil, this term is increasingly used in both meteorological contexts (especially important given the country's diverse climate zones) and in the rapidly growing tech industry discussing cloud infrastructure. The term reflects Brazil's growing engagement with cloud computing technologies and its scientific interest in weather patterns affecting agriculture and environmental management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cloud coveragecloud patterncloud arrangementcloud dispersal
Antonyms / Antônimos
clear skycloudless sky

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuição de nuvens
Standard term used in meteorology and cloud computing contexts
Rio de Janeiro
distribuição de nuvens
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'espalhamento de nuvens'
São Paulo
distribuição em nuvem
More commonly used in tech industry for cloud computing contexts
Portugal
distribuição de nuvens
Standard usage in meteorology; 'distribuição em nuvem' for cloud computing

Related Words

cloud formationcloud densitycloud coveratmospheric conditionsweather patternsdata replication

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the clouds
clouds on the horizon
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