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Trend Surface Analysis

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Spatial Statistics and Models

Part of the book series: Theory and Decision Library ((TDLU,volume 40))

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The method of trend surface analysis was originally introduced into the earth sciences by Oldham and Sutherland (1955), Miller (1956), Krumbein (1956, 1959), Grant (1957) and Whitten (1959). These authors used the method for the analysis of gravity maps, stratigraphic maps (facies maps), isopach maps and maps representing specific attributes of sedimentary and igneous rocks.

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  1. Geomathematics Section, Geologic Survey of Canada, Canada

    Frits P. Agterberg

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  1. Department of Geography, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, USA

    Gary L. Gaile

  2. Department of Geography, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA

    Cort J. Willmott

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Agterberg, F.P. (1984). Trend Surface Analysis. In: Gaile, G.L., Willmott, C.J. (eds) Spatial Statistics and Models. Theory and Decision Library, vol 40. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-3048-8_8

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