Beaufort Scale

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tachymetric_scale
gptkbp:adapted_into educational purposes
modern technology
land-based observations
gptkbp:complement gptkb:Saffir-Simpson_scale
gptkbp:consists_of 13 levels
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Francis_Beaufort
gptkbp:employs emergency management
gptkbp:first_introduced 1805
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beaufort Scale
gptkbp:influences weather forecasting
gptkbp:is_adopted_by international maritime organizations
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in storm severity
safety at sea
gptkbp:is_associated_with storm warnings
gptkbp:is_based_on observations of sea conditions
gptkbp:is_challenged_by newer measurement techniques
gptkbp:is_compared_to other wind scales
gptkbp:is_considered a historical tool
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of precision
gptkbp:is_described_as gptkb:educational_materials
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:academic_conferences
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:academic_journals
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by climatologists
wind measurement instruments
gptkbp:is_incorporated_in weather apps
gptkbp:is_influenced_by geographical factors
gptkbp:is_influential_in climate studies
disaster preparedness.
gptkbp:is_noted_for its simplicity
gptkbp:is_often_used_in nautical contexts
gptkbp:is_part_of sailing regulations
meteorological studies
nautical charts
weather education programs
nautical safety protocols
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a standard measure
gptkbp:is_recognized_by meteorologists
gptkbp:is_referenced_in weather reports
sailing manuals
literature on sailing
gptkbp:is_related_to wind chill factor
gptkbp:is_supported_by historical data
gptkbp:is_taught_in meteorology courses
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:is_used_in coastal management
gptkbp:is_used_to assess sailing conditions
gptkbp:is_utilized_by fishermen
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:civil_aviation
environmental studies
gptkbp:level gptkb:Hurricane
gptkb:Storm
gptkb:Gale
gptkb:Calm
Fresh breeze
Light air
Light breeze
Moderate breeze
Strong breeze
Strong gale
Violent storm
Gentle breeze
Near gale
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Francis_Beaufort
gptkbp:provides a qualitative description of wind effects
gptkbp:used_for measuring wind speed
gptkbp:used_in maritime navigation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thomas_Beaufort
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6