ISSN:
1573-8868
Keywords:
geostatistics
;
linear model
;
best linear unbiased estimation
;
experimental variogram
;
restricted maximum likelihood
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
,
Mathematics
Notes:
Abstract I discuss the role of generalized covariance functions in best linear unbiased estimation and methods for their selection. It is shown that the experimental variogram (or covariance function) of the detrended data can be used to obtain a preliminary estimate of the generalized covariance function without iterations and I discuss the advantages of other parameter estimation methods.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00890244