The engineering interest about windblown sand is dictated by the harmful interactions
between sand and a number of human infrastructures in arid environments. Particularly, the …

This paper reviews literature on the aerodynamics and morphodynamics of sand fences. We
consider both wind fences for reducing wind erosion, and sand-trap** fences for …

This experimental study describes the mean and turbulent flow structure in the wake of a
circular array of cylinders, which is a model for a patch of emergent vegetation. The patch …

Porosity is the most important parameter that determines the efficiency of wind fences. The
present study provided a deeper understanding of mean flow regime behind fences with …

The effect of porous wind fences on the wind erosion of small sand particles from a two-
dimensional triangular prism pile of sand was investigated experimentally. The mean …

The processes of wind erosion and the movement of dunes have destructive effects on the
transportation infrastructure with an emphasis on railway lines. Consequently, the …

The influence of trees in urban areas is typically assessed using urban microclimate models.
These models rely on wind tunnel experiments using small-scale tree models to verify and …

Windbreaks such as vegetation barriers, fences, and buildings' perforated facades are used
in various environmental and wind mitigation applications. Numerical simulation of the …

Abstract The Lanzhou-**njiang High-speed Railway runs through an expansive wind area in
the Gobi Desert and blown-sand disasters are a critical issue affecting its operation. To …

Sand fences are widely applied to prevent soil erosion by wind in areas affected by
desertification. Sand fences also provide a way to reduce the emission rate of dust particles …