Characterization of Soil Particle Size Distribution with a Fractal Model in the Desertified Regions of Northern China

• Autorzy: Gao G.-L. , Ding G.-D. , Zhao Y.-Y. , Wu B. , Zhang Y.-Q. , Guo J.-B. , Qin S.-G. , Bao Y.-F. , Yu M.-H. , Liu Y.-D.

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DOI

10.1515/acgeo-2015-0050

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

We constructed an aeolian soil database across arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid regions, China. Soil particle size distribution was measured with a laser diffraction technique, and fractal dimensions were calculated. The results showed that: (i) the predominant soil particle size distributed in fine and medium sand classifications, and fractal dimensions covered a wide range from 2.0810 to 2.6351; (ii) through logarithmic transformations, fractal dimensions were significantly positive correlated with clay and silt contents (R2 = 0.81 and 0.59, P < 0.01), and significantly negative correlated with sand content (R2 = 0.50, P < 0.01); (3) hierarchical cluster analysis divided the plots into three types which were similar to sand dune types indicating desertification degree. In a large spatial scale, fractal dimensions are still sensitive to wind-induced desertification. Therefore, we highly recommend that fractal dimension be used as a reliable and quantitative parameter to monitor soil environment changes in desertified regions. This improved information provides a firm basis for better understanding of desertification processes.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

desertification; aeolian soil; particle size distribution; fractal dimension

PL

pustynnienie; gleba eoliczna; rozkład wielkości cząstek; wymiar fraktalny

• Wydawca: Instytut Geofizyki PAN ; Springer
• Czasopismo: Acta Geophysica
• Rocznik: 2016
• Tom: Vol. 64, no. 1
• Strony: 1--14
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 34 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Gao G.-L.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Ding G.-D.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Zhao Y.-Y.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Wu B.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Zhang Y.-Q.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Guo J.-B.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Qin S.-G.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China
• Key Laboratory of Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating, Ministry of Education, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Bao Y.-F.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Yu M.-H.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

autor

Liu Y.-D.

• Yanchi Research Station, School of Soil and Water Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, P.R. China

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