Transition Probability Approach to Statistical Analysis of Spatial Qualitative Variables in Geology

摘要: A spatial qualitative variable can be expressed by \(\{ z(x) \in \{ {S_1},{S_2} \ldots {S_m}\} |x R\} ,\) where \(\left\{ {{S_i}} \right\}\) represents a set of discrete states and x the coordinate vector in two- or three-dimensional space R. The descriptive aspect geology as well information from basic geological investigations force community mathematical inevitably to handle such variables rock types, sedimentai phases, ore etc. when modeling phenomena connected with them. Markov chain, transition probability approach, provides an appropriate formalism model characterized state variables. Methods conditional simulation (estimation) case studies are given demonstrate proposed approach.