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Playas (dry lakebeds), which are often used as stable surfaces for landing zones and ground maneuver, can also be prolific sources of dust. Accurate prediction of playa susceptibility to dust emission is essential for military operations in arid regions. The goal of this study was to determine if methodologies originally developed for bench-scale laboratory analyses of surficial salt-crust features common to playas could also be used to create macroscale samples for dust-related research applications in a large-scale indoor testing facility. Playa salt crust conditions were simulated on six meter-scale plots (2 m × 2 m) and one large-scale plot (7.3 m × 5.5 m) of compacted, well-mixed loamy soil by controlling climatic parameters, the water-delivery mechanism, and surface-soil heating. The resulting simulated-playa surfaces were characterized for developed crust thickness, compressive and shear strength, chemical composition, and dust-emission potential. Resultant crust attributes varied; however, all methods tested developed simulated playas with physical conditions that were comparable to real-world analogues. Although chemical composition was not evaluated in our realworld comparison, we found that our water delivery method had a statistically significant effect on the chemical attributes of the simulated crusts. DISCLAIMER: The contents of this report are not to be used for advertising, publication, or promotional purposes. Citation of trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use of such commercial products. All product names and trademarks cited are the property of their respective owners. The findings of this report are not to be construed as an official Department of the Army position unless so designated by other authorized documents. DESTROY THIS REPORT WHEN NO LONGER NEEDED. DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE ORIGINATOR. ERDC/CRREL TR-19-16 iii

Macroscale salt-crust formation on indoor playa-like test plots for dust-emission research applications : methodology assessment