This book provides a comprehensive summary of the recent
developments in wind erosion research and a clear outline of its
future directions. The physics of wind erosion, from particle
entrainment to transport and deposition, is described with rigor
from the viewpoints of fluid dynamics and soil physics. The
techniques for quantitative wind- erosion prediction through
computational modelling constitutes a unique feature of this book
in contrast to others published in the same field. The author has
advocated the development of integrated wind-erosion modelling
systems which couple dynamic models for the atmosphere and land
surface with spatially distributed data for land-surface
conditions. The successful applications of such a system have
demonstrated its usefulness in wind-erosion assessment and
prediction on regional to continental scales.
This book offers a valuable reference point for researchers and
postgraduate students engaged in wind-erosion related studies,
ranging from global climate change to atmospheric aerosols, dust
storms, air quality, and land conservation.
The second edition has been expanded and updated throughout. It
includes new information regarding mineral dust, a major focal
point of studies on climate change in recent years as well as lidar
information. It features some simplified sections to be more
readily accessible by readers.
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