On the Wind Erosion of Small Particles

Glenn R. Hilst General Electric Company, Richland, Washington

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The importance of wind erosion with respect to soil conservation and to the spreading of noxious particles subsequent to deposit on a soil surface is indicated. The processes of wind erosion and transport are reviewed and are then illustrated by some measurements made at Hanford. Particle, surface, and meteorological factors which influence erosion by wind are listed and discussed briefly.

1 Based on a paper presented before the 145th National Meeting of the American Meteorological Society.

The importance of wind erosion with respect to soil conservation and to the spreading of noxious particles subsequent to deposit on a soil surface is indicated. The processes of wind erosion and transport are reviewed and are then illustrated by some measurements made at Hanford. Particle, surface, and meteorological factors which influence erosion by wind are listed and discussed briefly.

1 Based on a paper presented before the 145th National Meeting of the American Meteorological Society.

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