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Eric J R Parteli1, José S Andrade, Hans J Herrmann

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Transverse dunes, the simplest type, are unstable and decay into barchan dunes due to along-axis perturbations. This dune evolution is driven by wind and results in predictable patterns over distance.

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Area of Science:

  • Geomorphology
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Planetary science

Background:

  • Transverse dunes are characterized by an invariant profile propagating orthogonally to a fixed wind direction.
  • Understanding dune dynamics is crucial for interpreting aeolian landscapes on Earth and other planets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the stability of transverse dunes under along-axis perturbations.
  • To elucidate the decay mechanism of transverse dunes into barchan dunes.
  • To quantify the relationship between perturbation, dune evolution, and resulting patterns.

Main Methods:

  • Numerical simulations were employed to model dune behavior.
  • Analysis focused on the amplification of along-axis profile perturbations.
  • Dune turnover time was used to determine the exponential growth rate.

Main Results:

  • Transverse dunes were found to be unstable to along-axis perturbations.
  • Simulations demonstrated the decay of transverse dunes into barchan dunes.
  • The growth rate of perturbations is dependent on the dune turnover time.
  • The distance of decay and resulting patterns were estimated based on perturbation types.

Conclusions:

  • Transverse dunes are not stable landforms and naturally evolve into barchan dunes.
  • Aeolian processes, specifically wind and perturbations, drive this transformation.
  • The findings provide insights into the formation and evolution of dune fields.