The differentiation between a classical Wave and an Upper Wave is not easy from satellite imagery alone. There are, however, some hints.
The cloud bulge of an Upper Wave is usually less pronounced than the same as more pronounced than less pronounced than a Classical Wave. The WV image usually shows a dark area at the upstream part of the Wave which is more pronounced less pronounced more pronounced in case of an Upper Wave. In the VIS image, an Upper Wave is accompanied by less bright just as bright brighter less bright cloud compared to a classical Wave.

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