On the use of multivariate lévy-stable random field models for geological heterogeneity

Mathematical Geology

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 43-62

  Gunning, James ^a  

^a CSIRO   (Australia)

Author keywords

Heterogeneity; Increments; L vy; Multivariate; Random field; Sequential simulation

Indexed keywords

HETEROGENEITY; MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS;

EID: 2542443468     PISSN: 08828121     EISSN: 15738868     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1014027427182     Document Type: Article

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