What is another word for beaufort wind scale?
Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊfɔːt wˈɪnd skˈe͡ɪl] (IPA) 
The Beaufort Wind Scale is a system used to determine wind speed based on observations of the sea state and how it affects ships. However, there are several synonyms that refer to the same thing. These include the Beaufort Scale, the Beaufort Wind Force Scale, the Beaufort Force Scale, and the Beaufort Sea Scale. The scale was first devised by British Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort in 1805 and has been used ever since to describe wind speeds in a way that is understood universally. Despite its age, the Beaufort Wind Scale has remained an important tool for sailors, meteorologists, and weather watchers across the world and continues to be an essential part of understanding weather systems and their effects.
