Noun
Torino scale (plural Torino scales)
A scale used to rate the power and likelihood of an asteroid strike onto the planet Earth.
A significant number of these NEAs are equal to or smaller than 50 meters in diameter and none of the listed objects are placed even in the "green/yellow zone" ( Torino Scale 1-2), meaning that none warrant the attention of general public. Source: Internet
"For an object with multiple potential collisions on a set of dates, a Torino Scale value should be determined for each date. Source: Internet
Most objects that reach a Torino Scale of 1 have a short observation arc of less than 2 weeks and are quickly removed as the observation arc gets longer and more accurate. Source: Internet
The conference participants voted to adopt the revised version, where the bestowed name "Torino Scale" recognizes the spirit of international cooperation displayed at that conference toward research efforts to understand the hazards posed by NEOs. Source: Internet
The Torino Scale is defined only for potential impacts less than 100 years in the future. Source: Internet