A validation method in which observations are dropped one at a time, the value for the dropped point is estimated using the remaining data, and then the residual is computed; this procedure is repeated for a second point, and so on. Cross-validation outputs various summary statistics of the errors that measure the global accuracy.
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Spatial Interpolation
Xiaojun Yang (Florida State University, USA)
Copyright: © 2009
|Pages: 8
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59140-995-3.ch017
Abstract
Spatial interpolation is a core component of data processing and analysis in geoinformatics. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the concept and techniques of spatial interpolation. It begins with an overview of the concept and brief history of spatial interpolation. Then, the chapter reviews some commonly used interpolations that are specifically designed for working with point data, including inverse distance weighting, kriging, triangulation, Thiessen polygons, radial basis functions, minimum curvature, and trend surface. This is followed by a discussion on some criteria that are proposed to help select an appropriate interpolator; these criteria include global accuracy, local accuracy, visual pleasantness and faithfulness, sensitivity, and computational intensity. Finally, future research needs and new, emerging applications are presented.