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Moving sand dunes

Geophysics 2011-12-26 v1

Abstract

In several desert areas, the slow motion of sand dunes can be a challenge for modern human activities and a threat for the survival of ancient places or archaeological sites. However, several methods exist for surveying the dune fields and estimate their migration rate. Among these methods, the use of satellite images, in particular of those freely available on the World Wide Web, is a convenient resource for the planning of future human settlements and activities.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1112.5572,
  title  = {Moving sand dunes},
  author = {Amelia Carolina Sparavigna},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1112.5572},
  year   = {2011}
}

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Keywords: Dunes, Dune Migration, Satellite Imagery, Google Maps

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