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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the design and effectiveness of shelter belt used to control soil erosion due to wind. Design of Shelterbelt: A shelterbelt involves following parameters for determining under its design: 1. Location: The location of wind break/shelter belt should be in such a way, as to dissipate the maximum amount of wind energy, and thus [...]
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 [...]