Desert and controlling of aeolian disaster in Xinjiang

The desert area of Xinjiang accounts for 59.2% of total desert area of China. The distribution and physical characteristics of desert in Xinjiang are introduced and 8 countermeasures are put forward through the analysis on 6 disaster types caused by aeolian movement, meanwhile successful experiences on the control of aeolian disasters are summarized as well combined with the 40 years scientific practice.