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STRENGTH WIND [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
DEF

Number on a progressive scale (Beaufort scale) corresponding to the effects produced by winds within a particular range of speeds.

OBS

Beaufort Wind Scale: A scale classifying wind strength in terms of observable effects both on the sea and over land.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
DEF

Degré d'une échelle progressive (échelle Beaufort) correspondant aux effets produits par les vents dans un intervalle déterminé de vitesses.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física de la atmósfera
DEF

Número de una escala progresiva (escala de Beaufort) asociado con los efectos producidos por el viento en cierto intervalo de velocidades.

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