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What is the Saffir Simpson scale used for?

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It is used to rate hurricane strength

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Who invented the saffir-simpson scale?
The scale was developed in 1971 by civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Bob Simpson.
How did the saffir-simpson scale get its name?
It is named for its creators: civil engineer Herbert Saffir and meteorologist Robert Simpson. Saffir was the one who first came up with the wind scale and presented it to Simpson, then head of the...
How does the Saffir-Simpson Scale work?
The Saffir-Simpson Scale rates hurricanes from category 1 to category 5 bases on wind speed. Category 1: 74-95 mph Category 2: 96-110 mph Category 3: 111-130 mph Category 4: 131-155 mph Category 5:...
What is the saffir-simpson scale based on?
The scale is based on wind speeds in the hurricane
What are the similarities of the F-scale and saffir Simpson scale?
Both scales measure the intensity of rotating storms (the F or Fujita scale rates tornadoes while the Saffir-Simpson scale is used for hurricanes). Both scales have corresponding wind ranges for each...