Optimal spatial sampling schemes for environmental surveys |
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Authors: | Simone Di Zio Lara Fontanella Luigi Ippoliti |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Quantitative Methods and Economic Theory, University G.D'Annunzio, Viale Pindaro 42, Italy |
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Abstract: | 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. |
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Keywords: | : fractal dimension sampling optimal spatial designs space-filling designs |
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