Scientists use the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale to measure the intensity of storms based on wind speed.

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Those teams will also be allowed unlimited out-of-season track testing, with no restrictions on the scale and speed of wind-tunnel testing.

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The Fujita scale is used to estimate the wind speed of a tornado by the damage the tornado causes.

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Tornados are rated on several scales for strength based either on wind speed, pressure drop, or damaged caused, but the updated Enhanced Fujita Scale is the presently accepted scale in the United States.

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