Function Block BEAUFORT_SCALE
The Function Block BEAUFORT_SCALE determines the Beaufort Scale (Bft) from the wind speed.
Input Wind [m/s]
At the input, a number is expected. If the value is equal to or less than the specified wind strength at the input, the corresponding value in Bft of the scale is output.
Output [Bft]
The wind force according to Beaufort Scale (Bft). This is still used today in shipping.
| Wind [m/s] | Beaufort | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| up to 0.3 | 0 | Calm |
| up to 1.6 | 1 | Light Air |
| up to 3.4 | 2 | Light Breeze |
| up to 5.5 | 3 | Gentle Breeze |
| up to 8.0 | 4 | Moderate Breeze |
| up to 10.8 | 5 | Fresh Breeze |
| up to 13.9 | 6 | Strong Breeze |
| up to 17.2 | 7 | Near Gale |
| up to 20.8 | 8 | Gale |
| up to 24.5 | 9 | Strong Gale |
| up to 28.5 | 10 | Storm |
| up to 32.7 | 11 | Violent Storm |
| from 32.7 | 12 | Hurricane |