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Mnemonics, Parameters, BEAUFORT_SCALE_NUMBER


CodeBEAUFORT_SCALE_NUMBER
DescriptionThe Beaufort wind scale is a system used to estimate and report wind speeds when no measuring apparatus is available. It was invented in the early 19th century by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort of the British Navy as a way to interpret winds from conditions at sea, e.g. 5 on the Beaufort scale corresponds to a wind of 17-21 knots and is defined as "Fresh Breeze: Moderate waves (1.8m), many white horses."
Unit quantity Unitless
Property Beaufort_Scale_Number


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GEOFRAME The Beaufort wind scale is a system used to estimate and report wind speeds when no measuring apparatus is available. It was invented in the early 19th century by Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort of the British Navy as a way to interpret winds from conditions at sea, e.g. 5 on the Beaufort scale corresponds to a wind of 17-21 knots and is defined as "Fresh Breeze: Moderate waves (1.8m), many white horses."


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