Geostatistics for Environmental Scientists - Couverture rigide

Webster, Richard; Oliver, Margaret A.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471965537 ISBN 13 : 9780471965534

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2000

Synopsis

This is a concise yet comprehensive guide to statistical methods and modelling techniques useful to environmental scientists. Starting at an elementary level, the book goes on to cover more advanced techniques, such as multivariate and non-linear geostatistics. Sufficient basic theory is given for each method to enable the reader to appreciate assumptions and constraints. Numerous examples and case studies are also included.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

"It is a pleasure to read, both for and for the quality of production. I would certainly recommend it." (European Journal of Soil Science, No.52, 2001)

"...has an excellent focus and an effective organization...a great book for any statistician who works with environmental data..." (Technometrics, Vol. 43, No. 4, November 2001)

"an invaluable reference" (Geoderma)

"Presents methods of linear geostatistics primarily using least–squares estimation that can assist scientists struggling with sparse data for prediction and planning future surveys when resources are limited." (SciTech Book News, Vol. 25, No. 4, December 2001)

"...this well–written and thorough book must surely make the learning process easier for environmental scientists..." (Short Book Reviews, Vol. 21, No. 3, December 2001)

"...an excellent monograph..." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 963, 2001/13)

"a clear introduction...recommended for library purchase" (Geoscientist, April 2002) 

"...a good practical guide to geostatistics..." (Computers & Geosciences, No.28, 2002)

"...a very readable book with a minimum of jargon and ample explanation of the mechanics and the context of geostatistics.... It is highly recommended." (Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 1, November 2002)

"It is a pleasure to read, both for style and for the quality of production. I would certainly recommend it." (European Journal of Soil Science, No.52, 2001)

"...has an excellent focus and an effective organization...a great book for any statistician who works with environmental data..." (Technometrics, Vol. 43, No. 4, November 2001)

"...an invaluable reference" (Geoderma)

"...this well–written and thorough book must surely make the learning process easier for environmental scientists..." (Short Book Reviews, Vol. 21, No. 3, December 2001)

"...an excellent monograph..." (Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 963, 2001/13)

"...a clear introduction...recommended for library purchase" (Geoscientist, April 2002)

"...a good practical guide to geostatistics..." (Computers & Geosciences, No.28, 2002)

"...a very readable book with a minimum of jargon and ample explanation of the mechanics and the context of geostatistics.... It is highly recommended." (Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 1, November 2002)

Présentation de l'éditeur

Geostatistics is essential for modern environmental scientists. Weather and climate vary from place to place, soil varies at every scale at which it is examined, and even man–made attributes – such as the distribution of pollution – vary. The techniques used in geostatistics are ideally suited to the needs of environmental scientists, who use them to make the best of sparse data for prediction, and to plan future surveys when resources are limited.
∗ Concise but comprehensive introduction to the latest statistical techniques
∗ Strong emphasis on practical applications throughout
∗ Illustrated with worked examples from soil surveys
∗ Coverage of more advanced topics, such as multivariate analysis
∗ Contains a step–by–step summary of the procedure needed to analyse survey data
Sampling, data screening, spatial covariances, the variogram and its modelling, and spatial prediction by kriging are described in rich detail. At each stage the underlying theory is fully explained, and the rationale behind the choices given, allowing the reader to appreciate the assumptions and constraints involved.
Environmental scentists will find this text an invaluable guide to geostatistics, and the lucid style will suit the needs of advanced undergraduates and graduate students of spatial variation and environmental science.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471965537
• ISBN 13: 9780471965534
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 286
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible