Geostatistics

Geostatistics

Geostatistics (pronunciation: /ˌdʒiːoʊstəˈtɪstɪks/) is a branch of statistics focusing on spatial or spatiotemporal datasets. Developed originally to predict probability distributions of ore grades for mining operations, it is currently applied in diverse disciplines including petroleum geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, geochemistry, geographical information systems, forestry, environmental control, landscape ecology, soil science, and agriculture (esp. in precision farming).

Etymology

The term "geostatistics" is detailed from the Greek geo- meaning "earth" and -statistics meaning "to measure".

Related Terms

• Spatial analysis
• Spatial autocorrelation
• Kriging
• Variogram
• Spatial interpolation
• Precision farming
• Geographical information systems

See Also

• Statistics
• Geology
• Hydrology
• Meteorology
• Oceanography
• Geochemistry
• Forestry
• Environmental control
• Landscape ecology
• Soil science
• Agriculture

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Geostatistics
• Wikipedia's article - Geostatistics

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