Ground Risk Services using Geostatistics
February 14, 2023 ⚊ 1 Min read ⚊ Views 119 ⚊ BLOG
Most interpretation of project geology is deterministic in that a geologist or Engineer makes a determination of a single interpretation of the model. There is no measure for how good this is or how coloured this might be by their own practical experience. As such it is difficult to rigorously defend against any other expert opinion. Geostatistical simulation provides a means for truly quantifying the uncertainty spatially in the interpretation. For example, the uncertainty around the location of lithological boundaries, or the presence of lenses and boulders. It tells you what it is possible to interpret from the data set and the confidence in all possible interpretations while offering a best estimate. You decide the level of risk you want to take. It is used widely in mining and environmental contamination studies and the process is normally as follows
