ABSTRACT
Over the years various measurement techniques and equipment have been used in wind erosion studies for monitoring and assessing the most important factors influencing a site’s susceptibility to wind erosion. As the physics of wind erosion processes became better understood, measurement methods and techniques improved accordingly. In addition, enhancements in electronics, computers, lasers, photography, and other technologies have provided more automation, increased accuracy, and a reduction in the potential for operator bias in measurements. The evolution of common wind erosion measurements is presented along with discussion of what the fixture may hold with respect to measuring and quantifying residue, surface roughness, and soil aggregate status in wind erosion studies.
