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wind scale

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/wɪnd skeɪl/B2formalscientific
  • ruСистема для измерения и классификации скорости ветра, обычно основанная на наблюдаемых эффектах на окружающую среду, такая как шкала Бофорта.

A system for measuring and classifying wind speed, typically based on observed effects on the environment, such as the Beaufort scale.

  1. Beaufort wind force scaleB2formal

    A standardized system for measuring and describing wind speed based on observed conditions at sea or on land.

    ruШкала ветра

    • The Beaufort wind scale classifies winds from calm (force 0) to hurricane (force 12).
    • Sailors use the wind scale to assess sailing conditions.
    • According to the wind scale, a force 7 wind is considered near gale.