Spatial and temporal variation of the near-surface wind regimes in the Taklimakan Desert, Northwest China

The characteristics of eolian sand activity are greatly influenced by the wind regime, and wind regimes have been changing around the world in response to climate change. This has also been true in the desert area of northwestern China since 1965, and these changes have changed the region’s landforms, sandstorm frequency, and desertification. In this study, we analyzed the temporal and spatial variation of the region’s near-surface wind field...