GB/T 40243-2021

Active

Tornado intensity scale

龙卷风强度等级

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
07.060
CCS
A47
Status
Active
Issue Date
2021-05-21
Implementation
2021-12-01
Centralized Committee
中国气象局
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、中国国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

GB/T 40243-2021 defines a classification system for tornado intensity based on damage assessment, primarily used in meteorology and disaster management in China. It establishes criteria to rate tornadoes from weak to extreme, aiding in consistent reporting, risk evaluation, and emergency response planning. The standard is applied by weather agencies, civil protection authorities, and insurance sectors for post-event analysis and public safety communication.

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