Bagnold, R A
The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486439310
- author:
- Bagnold, R A
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 142mm X 217mm
- Genre:
- Earth Sciences
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Physics of Blown Sand and Desert Dunes is a comprehensive study of the origin and evolution of dunes, written by a leading authority on the subject. The book presents the author's wind-tunnel experiments and observations of the movement of individual grains, as well as the interaction between wind and sand.
The author's three-part treatment covers the behavior of blown sand and related land forms, including small-scale surface phenomena and the growth and movement of dunes. The book also explores the internal structure of accumulated sand and its properties, including its carrying power for motor transport and its water-retention potential.
One of the book's most intriguing chapters examines the phenomenon of "singing sand", a subject the author drew on from his firsthand knowledge. This detailed study provides a unique insight into the complex relationships between wind, sand, and the natural world.
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