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The Beaufort scale was invented in 1805.

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What did Sir Frances Beaufort invent?

Sir Frances Beautort invented the Beaufort scale for measuring wind speeds.


Who invented a scale to describe wind speed?

Sir Frances Beaufort


What does beaufort scale do?

A beaufort scale measures wind speed.


What is francis beaufort famous for?

francis beaufort is famous for the beaufort scale


How is a beaufort scale used?

The Beaufort scale is used to indicate approximate wind speed.


What does Sir Francis Beaufort have to do with the weather?

The Beaufort Scale


Why was the beaufort scale invented?

The Beaufort scale was invented to measure and describe the wind force and its effects on land and sea. It was developed in 1805 by British Royal Navy officer Sir Francis Beaufort to help sailors estimate wind speeds and adjust their sails accordingly while at sea.


What is the highest measurement on the Beaufort scale?

The Highest measurement of Beaufort scale is 12, which refers to Hurricane-force.


How much did hurricane sandy measure on the Beaufort scale?

Like all hurricanes, it was a 12 on the Beaufort Scale. That is as high as the scale goes.


Who had a scale named after them?

Named after Francis Beaufort, the Beaufort Scale measures the wind speed as observed at sea or on land.


What is the answer to the ditloid 12 is a H on the B S?

12 is a Hurricane on the Beaufort Scale


What is beaufort?

The Beaufort wind force scale, or simply Beaufort scale, was devised at the beginning of the 19th century (around 1805) to provide a standard measure of wind speeds for sailors.