beaufort wind scale
A system of estimating and reporting wind speeds. It is based on the Beaufort Force or Number, which is composed of the wind speed, a descriptive term, and the visible effects upon land objects and/or sea surfaces. The scale was devised by Sir Francis Beaufort (1777-1857), hydrographer to the British Royal Navy.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Atmosphere
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