Study on Aeolian Sand Movement Law in Ulanbuhe Desert

The sandy desertification is serious in Ulanbuhe desert. Based on the observed data about the sand movement by wind in the fixed dune, the semi-fixeddune and the moving dune, the determinant models of the sand-transporting ratio were constructed respectively for the three types of dunes by the multivariate statistical analysis method. The relationship between the sand-transporting ratio and wind velocity or height were quantitatively analyzed; and the structure of aeolian sand was also examined. Research results from our analysis will provide constructive suggestions for the sandy desertification control in China.