Anthropogenic desertification by high-albedo pollution Observations and modelingERTS-1 MSS albedo data of Western Negev, Sinai and the Gaza strip are presented. A sharp contrast in albedo exists across the Negev-Sinai and Negev-Gaza strip borders. Anthropogenic desertification has occurred on the Arab side due to overgrazing and Bedouin agriculture, whereas natural vegetation grows much more abundantly on the Israeli side.
Document ID
19750040600
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Otterman, J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Rosenberg, N. W. (USAF, Cambridge Research Laboratories, Bedford Mass., United States)
Rosenberg, E. (Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, Israel)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Environment Pollution
Meeting Information
Meeting: Earth Environment and Resources Conference