Deserts are parts of the Earth that receive little or no rain; 25
cm or less per year. The physical processes that act upon these
parched lands are vastly different from those that shape the more
humid parts of the terrestrial landmasses. In the desert, wind is a
major agent of erosion and transportation. As the results of recent
space missions have indicated, this is also true in the case of the
planet Mars. Thus, our understanding of desert processes sheds
light on fundamental planetary processes that may apply on any
planetary body that is enveloped by a windy atmosphere. An
understanding of the physical layout of arid lands, and the nature
of processes that initiate changes therein is also fundamental to
thoughtful utilization of these lands for the benefit of mankind.
It is with this in mind that we prepared this book for publication.
We believe that the collection of articles in this book will be
useful to scientists who are interested in desert landforms and
processes, and to planners of economic develop ment of arid lands.
The book also serves as a guide for students as to the state of our
knowledge in this field as well as to the topics that require
additional research."
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