The next meeting of the RSS Environmental Statistics Study Group is on
Wednesday 9 January, 11am (coffee 10.30am) at
The Royal Statistical Society, 12 Errol Street, London EC1Y 8LX
The topic is:
GEOSTATISTICS
(second of a series of part-expository meetings around the theme of
Environmental Impact Assessment)
PAULO RIBEIRO (University of Lancaster)
Model-based geostatistics
In this tutorial we use a few motivating examples to identify the key elements of geostatistical problems and present basic concepts and tools for data analysis. In particular we focus on model-based methods, exploring parametric stochastic models and formal methods of inference.
ISOBEL CLARK (Geostokos (Ecosse) Limited)
A practical approach to the application of geostatistical estimation
Geostatistical analysis requires a synthesis of skills including spatial awareness, computer literacy, numeracy and an appreciation of what works in practice. Data on scallop (shellfish) counts illustrate that the best geostatistical analysis may be an iterative process whose most important input is knowledge of the underlying process and application.
PETER CRAIG (University of Durham)
Geostatistical issues in pollutant transport from contaminated land
Sophisticated assessment of risk to groundwater relies on computer simulation of the transport of pollutants through the ground. Geostatistical issues arise due to spatial variation in adsorption and other transportation parameters. The need for geostatistics will be explained and illustrated using data from a current project studying adsorption variability.
All welcome.
(no lunch provided, tea 3pm - prior registration is not required)
Information on ESSG's activities can be found at our Web page
http://www.stats.gla.ac.uk/~marian/essg.html
or by contacting me at the e-mail address below.
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Ron Smith
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Secretary, ESSG
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