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GENTLE BREEZE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Water Transport
DEF

A wind with a speed between 7 and 10 knots [that is between 12-19 km/h or 8-12 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 3).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
  • Transport par eau
DEF

Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 7 et 10 nœuds (force 3 de l'échelle Beaufort).

OBS

petite brise : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
  • Transporte por agua
DEF

Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 7 y 10 nudos (escala de Beaufort: viento de fuerza 3).

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