Towards theoretical modeling of the sand dunes motion

The transport of sand by wind is a potent erosion force, creates sand dunes and ripples, and loads the atmosphere with suspended dust aerosols. This article presents a short review of the physics of wind-driven sand. Specifically, we review the physics of saltation, the formation and development of...

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Main Authors: O.I. Gerasymov, I.S. Andrianova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Odessa State Environmental University 2015-11-01
Series:Український гідрометеорологічний журнал
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Online Access:http://uhmj.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/3