A formula for calculating wind speeds?

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Calculating wind speeds based on the distance an object moves and its weight requires additional parameters for accuracy. The minimum wind speed can be estimated at 30 m/s, equivalent to nearly 70 mph, based on the object's movement. Key factors include the coefficient of friction between the object and the ground, the object's surface area exposed to the wind, and its geometric shape. Understanding whether the wind is consistent or in bursts is also crucial, as this affects the distance traveled. A comprehensive model incorporating these variables will yield a more precise wind speed calculation.
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This is pretty simple,but finding the correct formula does not seem to be that easy for me.

How could I calculate wind speeds with only having the distance an object moved over a certain amount of time and the weight of said object?

For example,winds caused a 600lb object to travel 30 meters in a second.

How would I approach this?
 
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That's really not enough information to tell you anything, other than that the wind speed would need to be at least 30 m/s (which is a pretty strong wind - that's almost 70mph minimum).
 
What else would be needed?Ok I will draw a model to better depict what I am talking about.
 
Alright, here we are.

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The object moves on the floor? You need the coefficient of friction of the object on the ground, the surface area of the object in the wind and its geometric shape, in addition to the parameters you already have.

It is easier to you throw some light object in the air - it will fly with the velocity of the wind.
 
Why would the object stop after 30m? Is the wind blowing in short bursts? Then the distance will depend on the duration of the burst.
 

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