This paper introduces the gstat package for the S language (R, S-PLUS). The package provides multivariable geostatistical modelling, prediction and simulation, as well as several visualisation functions. Gstat (http://www. gstat.org) was started 10 years ago and was released under the GPL in 1996; it is closely linked to several GIS systems. It was not initially written for teaching purposes, b...

This paper discusses advantages and shortcomings of the S environment for multivariable geostatistics, in particular when extended with the gstat package, an extension package for the S environments (R, S-Plus). The gstat S package provides multivariable geostatistical modelling, prediction and simulation, as well as several visualisation functions. In particular, it makes the calculation, simu...

Understanding uncertainty in resource models is a significant requirement of ore deposit evaluation. Uncertainty analysis allows the modeller to explicitly quantify the risk around their estimate, along with provide high/low estimates for mine design, assess project up/down-side, model financial forecasts, and reconcile the deposit after mining. Geostatistical simulation is one method that can ...

[1] The influence of aquifer property correlation on multiphase fluid migration and entrapment was explored through the use of correlated and uncorrelated porosity, permeability, and capillary pressure-saturation (Pc-Sat) parameter fields in a crosssectional numerical multiphase flow model. Data collected from core samples in a nonuniform sandy aquifer were used to generate three-dimensional aq...

The packages geoR and geoRglm are contributed packages to the statistical software system R, implementing methods for geostatistical data analysis. Diggle, Ribeiro Jr. and Christensen (2003) provides an introduction to the modelling and theory behind these two packages. In this paper we focus on the capabilities of the packages, the computational implementation and related issues, and indicate ...

saltwater intrusion into freshwater in coastal areas has been a serious concern for many countries. providing fresh water in some regions is very crucial. in fact, the areas that  are prone to encountering salt water zones should be checked meticulously. the preferred method for such investigation is a precise 3-d model of distribution of fresh and salt water in order to reach such a model, rel...