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Below are two possible cited sources for the, Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The authors names are not found on the first article dating from 1974 however,it is a frequently cited source. [Simpson,
Robert H. and Saffir, H], The Hurricane Disaster-Potential
Scale.
Weatherwise, American Meteorological Society,
1974 v. 27, no. 4, pg. 169
Simpson, Robert H. and Riehl, Herbert, The Hurricane and Its Impact. Louisiana State University Press Baton Rouge London, 1981. Appendix C pg. 366 (Found in the NHC library branch and the NOAA Miami Regional Library, AOML collection, call QC944.S55 1981) Below is a link to a 1991 interview with Dr. Robert Simpson detailing his collaboration with Dr. Saffir in the development of the hurricane wind scale. The scale itself is included. (The article takes a minute to load) Iacovelli, D., The Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale: An Interview with Dr. Robert Simspon. Mariner's Weather Log NOAA, National Weather Service , Silver Spring, MD. April 1999 v.43, no.1 pg. 10 |
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