ISSN:
1573-8868
Keywords:
Spatial covariance
;
generalized covariance
;
quadratic estimator
;
unbiased estimator
;
minimum norm
;
nugget effect
;
structural analysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract Quadratic estimators of components of a nested spatial covariance function are presented. Estimators are unbiased and possess a minimum norm property. Inversion of a covariance matrix is required but, by assuming that spatial correlation is absent, a priori, matrix inversion can be avoided. The loss of efficiency that results from this assumption is discussed. Methods can be generalized to include estimation of components of a generalized polynomial covariance assuming the underlying process to be an intrinsic random function. Particular attention is given to the special case where just two components of spatial covariance exist, one of which represents a nugget effect.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01032106
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