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This research aims to clarify the complexities of measuring and interpreting extreme wind gusts.

Treatment of extreme surface winds

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This research aims to clarify the complexities of measuring and interpreting extreme wind gusts.
Evaluated data from various anemometers installed at key locations.
Discussed the impact of exposure variations on wind measurements.
Analyzed historical records of extreme winds, including notable gusts.
Identified difficulties in applying recorded data to different sites within the same climatic zone.
Concluded that consistent exposure of anemometers is crucial for accurate data interpretation.
Listed exceptional wind events, including tornadic squalls from southern Australia.

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Analysis reveals challenges in interpreting extreme wind gust data, implying the need for better measurement practices.

C. E. Hounam (1958) studied this question.

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