Transformation of barchans into parabolic dunes under the influence of vegetation

O. Durán, V. Schatz, H. J. Herrmann, H. Tsoar

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Abstract

Barchan dunes were found to transform into parabolic dunes and vice versa when the amount of vegetation on and around them changes. This work presents the first numerical simulation of this effect. We propose a continuum model for the density of vegetation. An established sand transport model is used for simulating the evolution of the dunes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPowders Grains - Proc. Int. Conf. Micromechanics Granular Media
Pages951-954
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event5th International Conference on the Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2005 - Stuttgart, Germany
Duration: 18 Jul 200522 Jul 2005

Publication series

NamePowders and Grains 2005 - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Micromechanics of Granular Media
Volume2

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on the Micromechanics of Granular Media: Powders and Grains 2005
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityStuttgart
Period18/07/0522/07/05

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Materials Science (miscellaneous)

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