Spatial and temporal patterns of aeolian sediment transport on an inland parabolic dune, Bigstick Sand Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada

Topographic changes of a supply‐limited inland parabolic sand dune during the incipient phase of stabilization

“…Sub-annual measurements for the 2003-2005 interval were reported by Hugenholtz et al (2009); therefore, the focus of this communication is the longer term changes that occurred in the 2003-2006 and 2006-2009 intervals. Measurement points on the dune surface were obtained from a network of erosion pins (n = 214) established in 2003. These pins served as reference points for subsequent surveys.…”

“…Sand transport potential is determined from average hourly wind data collected since 2004 using the approach of Hugenholtz et al (2009). The resulting metrics (sand transport potential, TP, and resultant direction of sand transport, aRTP) provide an estimate of the erosive power and directional variability of the wind.…”

Field comparison of four piezoelectric sensors for detecting aeolian sediment transport

“…The four PSTSs were deployed from 9 July 2009 to 21 July 2009 on an active dune in the Bigstick Sand Hills of Saskatchewan, Canada (50°1 2′ 31.55″ N, 109°12′ 23.85″ W); site characteristics are described in more detail by Hugenholtz et al (2009). Data were recorded continuously during this period at 1 Hz.…”

Comparison of four methods to calculate aeolian sediment transport threshold from field data: Implications for transport prediction and discussion of method evolution

“…Average monthly temperatures range from −11°C (January) to 19°C (July). Annual precipitation averages 380 mm (110 mm as snow) (climate data from Hugenholtz et al, 2009).…”

“…The sand on this dune is slightly coarser and less well sorted than typical dune sand, but is not anomalous for aeolian environments (Ahlbrandt, 1979). Further information on the characteristics of this specific dune can be found in Hugenholtz et al (2009).…”