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The Beaufort scale is a measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions. The intention is to be practically useful to mariners.

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What is the scale to measure approximate wind speed?

This is the Beaufort scale.


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.


Is a wind scale used to measure wind speed?

This is the Beaufort scale.


How do you measure the wind speed on the beaufort scale?

With your skin


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.


What does the Beaufort scale rank?

The Beaufort scale is a measure that relates wind speed to observed conditions at sea or on land. Its full name is the Beaufort Wind Force Scale, although it is a measure of wind speed and not of "force" in the scientific sense of the word.


What is a scale used to measure wind speed called?

A scale used to measure wind speed is called a anemometer. It measures the velocity of wind.


What is the special name for wind measurement?

The Beaufort Scale is used to measure wind.


What does beaufort scale do?

A beaufort scale measures wind speed.


When was the Beaufort scale invented?

The Beaufort scale was invented in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, a Royal Navy officer. It is a scale for estimating wind speeds based on observed sea conditions.


What is francis beaufort famous for?

francis beaufort is famous for the beaufort scale


Are the Richter scale and the beaufort scale the same thing?

No, the Richter scale is used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, while the Beaufort scale is used to estimate wind speeds based on observable effects on land and sea. They are different scales used for different purposes.