ISSN:
1573-8868
Keywords:
geostatistics
;
change of support
;
recoverable reserves
;
selectivity
;
normality index
;
Cartier's formula
;
affine correction
;
discrete Gaussian model
;
mosaic model
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract The practical problem considered here is: how can block distribution in an orebody be forecast from sample data? The task is arduous because information yielded by samples is too often insufficient to allow an accurate evaluation of blocks. In practice, necessary additional information is obtained via a model. Choosing that model is crucial; the value of results reflects the model, i.e., its adequacy to represent reality. In this paper, the importance of choosing the change of support model is illustrated with simulations and practical examples (especially deposits with a skewed sample distribution and a large spike at the origin). An attempt to quantify this importance is made also.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00892976
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