Identifying regional dust transport pathways : application of kinematic trajectory modelling to a trans-Tasman case

Auteurs :
MCGOWAN, H.A.
MCTAINSH, G.H.
ZAWAR-REZA, P.
STURMAN, A.P.

Description :
A kinematic trajectory model is used to investigate potential pathways of dust transport from Australia to New Zealand. Historically, these have been assumed to follow rather direct west-east trajectories spanning 2 to 3 days. However, results from the present study which examined the route taken by air parcels originating in southern Australia during dust storms on 24 and 25 May 1994, indicate that trans-Tasman dust transport trajectories are more diverse than previously thought, and display considerable variation during single events.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Earth surface processes and landforms, issn : 0197-9337, 2000, vol. 25, n°. 6, p. 633-647, nombre de pages : 15, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 46 ref.

Date :
2000

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Chichester, Wiley