The assessment of wind erosion requires a precise knowledge on erosive force of wind, which mainly depends on wind velocity or in other words, the energy of wind. From wind energy, the wind erosivity is determined. The wind erosivity is the ability of wind to erode the soil. The kinetic energy of wind is determined with the help of meteorological [...]
The occurrence of wind erosion could be described under following three different phases. They are: 1. Initiation of Soil Movement 2. Transportation of Soil Particles 3. Deposition of Soil Particles. Phase # 1. Initiation of Soil Movement: Soil movement is initiated by the turbulence created by strong wind currents. The movement of soil particles may be described in three distinct [...]
In this article we will discuss about the design and type of windbreak used to control soil erosion due to wind. Design of Windbreak: Windbreaks are the barriers, used to reduce and redirect the wind, with the objective to check the soil erosion due to wind. These are constructed with the help of trees and shrubs, but can also be [...]