Numerical Simulation of Dust Distribution Over the Complex Terrain Region of Georgia

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Aleksandre A. Surmava
Leila V. Gverdtsiteli
Natia G. Gigauri
Liana N. Intskirveli

Abstract

Kinetics of dust propagation in Kakheti region is numerically studied. It is determined that in 100 m layer of atmosphere the process of turbulent diffusion take precedence in the process of dust propagation. From 100 m to 1 km the processes of diffusive and advective transfers are identical, while above 1 km the preference is given to advective transfer. Maximum values of dust concentration are obtained in 100 m surface air layer. Spatial dust distribution region increases and concentration decreases along with height increase. Urban influence zone is determined.

Keywords:
Atmospheric air pollution, urban dust propagation, numerical simulation
Published: Feb 13, 2018

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Surmava, A. A., Gverdtsiteli, L. V., Gigauri, N. G., & Intskirveli, L. N. (2018). Numerical Simulation of Dust Distribution Over the Complex Terrain Region of Georgia. Journals of Georgian Geophysical Society, 20. Retrieved from https://ggs.openjournals.ge/index.php/GGS/article/view/1938
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