Course Description and Credit Information


Course Description:

This course is a comprehensive introduction to wind erosion and conservation practices landscape architects can implement. This course provides an overview of Wind Erosion Concepts, including the transport processes of soil by wind, initiation of wind erosion, and factors influencing wind erosion. The Wind Erosion Equation model (WEQ) and the various factors that impact wind erosion are discussed. Conservation practices related to wind erosion, including windbreaks and shelterbelts, among other design strategies, are presented. Lastly, the Wind Erosion Protection System, its modeling, and its use in predicting soil conservation systems. Throughout the course, students will learn about the fundamental principles of wind erosion, its effects on the environment, and the various conservation and design practices that can help mitigate its impact.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will understand the three different transport processes involved in wind erosion: saltation, soil creep, and suspension.

2. Participants will learn the factors that contribute to wind erosion, including wind speed, soil properties, and ground cover.

3. Participants will understand the Wind Erosion Equation (WEQ) model and its components to help predict how their design could reduce erosion.

4. Participants will understand the various design techniques to prevent or minimize wind erosion.

General Course Information

Credits

3.25 CEU/CE/PDH/CH

HSW

Yes

Format

PDF files that can be downloaded and audio files that read the pdf content if you prefer audio.

Presenter

Industry Expert

 

US State Approvals

LA CES Approved

Yes

States: AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MI, MO, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Yes

North Carolina

Yes

Florida

Yes

New York
***Each licensee is responsible for determining if this course meets the state requirements

***

GA, MI, and MN  
**Explanation: There is no process to get courses pre-approved in your state, but there should be no issues getting this course approved.
If not approved, we will exchange it for another course or provide a full refund.

Yes
**See explanation

 

Canada Provinces and Territories

British Columbia

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Ontario

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Course curriculum

    1. Wind erosion part 1

    1. Wind erosion part 2

    1. Wind erosion part 3

    1. Wind erosion part 4

    1. Are Drought and Wind Force Driving Factors of Wind Erosion Climatic Erosivity in a Changing Climate? A Case Study in a Landlocked Country in Central Europe

    2. Are Drought and Wind Force Driving Factors of Wind Erosion Climatic Erosivity in a Changing Climate? A Case Study in a Landlocked Country in Central Europe

    1. A Numerical Study of the Effect of Vegetative Windbreak on Wind Erosion over Complex Terrain

    2. A Numerical Study of the Effect of Vegetative Windbreak on Wind Erosion over Complex Terrain

About this course

  • $87.71
  • 14 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content
  • 2.25 hours of audio content
  • PDF content available to download