关键词: 风沙物理, 研究成就, 中国

Abstract: The aeolian physics research in China dates back to 1955 when aeolian research was started to control the blown sand in the north of China. This paper presents a detailed overall review of the research achievements in aeolian physics between the late 1950's and implantation of the CAS's Knowledge Innovation Project in the late 1990's. From the late 1950's to mid 1960's, aeolian physics research in China focused on introducing the basic knowledge with respect to blown sand movement from other countries, mainly the former Soviet Union. At the same time, field survey, investigation and observation were conducted to obtain basic data about aeolian physics. Achievements in this stage is summarized: a preliminary insight of blown sand movement, dune advancement, the activities of the dune fields in the north of China, design principles of blown sand control and a few theoretical attempts in blown sand and dune movement. The first blowing sand wind tunnel was set up in 1967, making it possible to study aeolian physics by experimental methods. Since the 1980's the research of aeolian physics in China had been extending to both micro and macro fields. The research work was involved in every main aspect of aeolian physics, such as the dynamics of blown sand particle movement, blowing sand cloud, soil erosion by wind, dynamics of aeolian geomorphology and the principles of blown sand control. At the same time, helpful attempts were also made in some future promising research fields.

Key words: Aeolian physics, research achievements, China