Optimal spatial sampling schemes for environmental surveys

Optimal spatial sampling schemes for environmental surveys

A practical problem in spatial statistics is that of constructing spatial sampling designs for environmental monitoring network. This paper presents a fractal-based criterion for the construction of coverage designs to optimize the location of sampling points. The algorithm does not depend on the co...

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Published in:Environmental and ecological statistics Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 397 - 414
Main Authors: Zio, Simone Di, Fontanella, Lara, Ippoliti, Luigi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01-12-2004
Subjects:
Environmental monitoring
Environmental surveys
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Summary:A practical problem in spatial statistics is that of constructing spatial sampling designs for environmental monitoring network. This paper presents a fractal-based criterion for the construction of coverage designs to optimize the location of sampling points. The algorithm does not depend on the covariance structure of the process and provides desirable results for situations in which a poor prior knowledge is available. The statistical characteristics of the method are explored by a simulation study while a design exercise concerning the Pescara area monitoring network is used to demonstrate potential designs under realistic assumptions.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
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ISSN:1352-8505
1573-3009
DOI:10.1007/s10651-004-4186-9