Understanding Wind Speed: A Primer on the Beaufort, Saffir-Simpson, and Fujita Scales

Comprendre la vitesse du vent : introduction aux échelles de Beaufort, de Saffir-Simpson et de Fujita

Null, Jan ; Grundstein, Andrew

Année de publication
2025

The differences among the different wind speed scales and their uses often lead to misunderstandings, but a little knowledge can help readers better understand how they work, how they complement each other, the challenges of quantifying wind speed and damage, and the ways they are sometimes misunderstood or misapplied.</div>

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