ISSN:
1573-8868
Keywords:
directional statistics
;
Fisher distribution
;
maximum likelihood
;
shatter cones
;
shock center
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract Statistical models are proposed for the distribution of directions in three dimensions that are thought to point toward a single source. These models are based on the Fisher distribution. The method of maximum likelihood is used to obtain an estimate of position of the source and to provide corre-sponding confidence regions. When applied to shatter cone data from the Slate Islands, northern Lake Superior, the method yields estimates comparable with those obtained by Stesky and Halls (1982), as well as statistically valid confidence regions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00893214
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