Bayesian inference of spatial covariance parameters

Mathematical Geology

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 47-65

  Pardo lgúzquiza, Eulogio ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Covariance; Geostatistics; Likelihood function; Posterior distribution; Prior distribution; Range; Variogram

Indexed keywords

GEOSTATISTICS; RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION;

EID: 17344378806     PISSN: 08828121     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/a:1007522230013     Document Type: Article

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