Beaufort force
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-003873
A numerical value on the Beaufort wind scale that quantifies wind speed based on observed sea conditions or land effects. Each force number corresponds to a specific range of wind speeds and associated visual indicators. It provides a standardized way to estimate wind strength without instruments.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-003873 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| Synonyms | Beaufort number |
Record as JSON
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