ncf: Spatial Covariance Functions and Geostatistical Tools

Spatial (cross-)covariance and related geostatistical tools, including the nonparametric (cross-)covariance function, the spline correlogram, and the nonparametric phase coherence function. The dataset, authored by Ottar N. Bjørnstad, is sourced from the paperswithcode platform. Specific details on data volume, format, and temporal coverage are not provided in the metadata.

Use Cases

• Modeling spatial dependence structures based on the nonparametric covariance function
• Analyzing spatial autocorrelation patterns using local indicators of spatial association (LISA)
• Testing for spatial correlation and partial correlation via the (Partial) Mantel test
• Estimating spatial correlation at different distances using the (Mantel) correlogram

Strengths

• Includes a suite of established geostatistical tools mentioned in the description
• Authored by a recognized researcher in the field, Ottar N. Bjørnstad

Limitations

• Row count, file formats, and data size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Provenance

Source

paperswithcode

Collection Method

Likely a collection of statistical functions and tools for analysis.

Time Range

Temporal coverage is unknown.

Freshness

Last update date is unknown; freshness unverified

Geography

Spatial coverage is not specified; tools are methodological.