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Aviation abbreviation

# dense upper cloud

DUC

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of dense upper cloud

DUC stands for dense upper cloud in FAA terminology.

### More about dense upper cloud

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists dense upper cloud with the abbreviation DUC.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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