Sand Area Changes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates between 1992 and 2013

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Sand Area Changes in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi,
United Arab Emirates between 1992 and 2013
Using a Time Series of Satellite Imagery
Rami W A Saeed
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