Saffir-Simpson scale en · PROPN
Etymology
Developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Robert Simpson.
Meanings
- A scale used to classify hurricanes by the intensity of their sustained winds, and thus the level of damage they might cause.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Saffir-Simpson scale | canonical | lexicographic |