Hi Richard,
Complete randomness is surely not desirable since then
spatial interpolation would be quite simple....
You can check
http://www-personal.engin.umich.edu/~goovaert/publication.html
for a 2002 publication on the subject.
Pierre Goovaerts
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On Tue, 9 Jul 2002, Richard Satkin wrote:
> Hello. I am using magnetic techniques to locate potential unexploded
> ordnance (UXO) and would like to apply IK to map the likelihood of
> UXO. Confirmed locations of UXO are assigned 1 and non-related metal
> items are assigned a value of 0. Does the use of IK or for that
> matter OK assume homogeneity or complete spatial randomness for the
> area of study? If so, what tests do you recommend for validating the
> assumption of homogeneity? Thank you.
>
>
> Richard Satkin
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> Parsons - Atlanta, GA
> 678.969.2407
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