Dust and Sand Forecasting in Iraq and Adjoining Countries
Abstract
This report, based partly on the author's recent personal experience in desert weather forecasting, discusses airborne dust and sand in Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, eastern Jordan, western Iran, and the northern Arabian Peninsula. It describes geography of the region and discusses general types of duststorms and sandstorms, locates and describes sources of sand and dust in Mesopotamia, Southwest Asia, and the Red Sea area, provides practical tips and rules of thumb for forecasting airborne sand and dust and describes methods for enhancing the appearance of airborne dust in satellite imagery and provides example satellite imagery that shows airborne dust produced under several conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA247588
Entities
People
- Walter D. Wilderson