User guide to the bayesian modeling of non-stationary, univariate, spatial data using R language package BMNUS
April 28, 2020
Bayesian modeling of non-stationary, univariate, spatial data is performed using the R-language package BMNUS. A unique advantage of this package is that it can map the mean, standard deviation, quantiles, and probability of exceeding a specified value. The package includes several R-language classes that prepare the data for the modeling, help select suitable model parameters, and help analyze the results. This user guide describes the BMNUS package and presents step-by-step instructions to model data that accompany the package.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2020 |
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Title | User guide to the bayesian modeling of non-stationary, univariate, spatial data using R language package BMNUS |
DOI | 10.3133/tm7C20 |
Authors | Karl J. Ellefsen, Margaret A. Goldman, Bradley S. Van Gosen |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Techniques and Methods |
Series Number | 7-C20 |
Index ID | tm7C20 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Crustal Geophysics and Geochemistry Science Center; Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center |
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