Nautical system
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007485
A set of conventions and units of measurement used in marine weather forecasting and navigation. It provides information tailored for mariners, including wind speed in knots, distances in nautical miles, and wave heights in meters or feet. This system also incorporates the Beaufort wind force scale to describe wind speed and its corresponding effects on the sea surface.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007485 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
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