Journal of the Korean Professional Engineers Association (기술사)
- Volume 41 Issue 2
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- Pages.68-74
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- 2008
The Characteristics of Asian Dust and Comprehensive Countermeasure
황사의 발생전망과 종합대책
Abstract
Asian Dust is a seasonal phenomenon which affects much of East Asia mostly in spring. The dust and sand storm originate in the deserts of Mongolia. northern China, and Kazakhstan. Asian Dust is carried eastward by prevailing winds, and pass over China, the Korean Peninsula. and Japan. In recent years, Republic of Korea, China, and Japan have participated in projects associated with implementation of observation network and reforestation in the source region. The information of Asian Dust can be exchanged in real time among the east Asian countries through the international co-operation.
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