Aviation Dictionary

BEAUFORT WIND SCALE

A standardized scale ranging from 0-12 correlating the velocity of the wind with predictable surface features of the water.

Dictionary Term

BEAUFORT WIND SCALE

Definition

A standardized scale ranging from 0-12 correlating the velocity of the wind with predictable surface features of the water.

References

Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024