A geostatistical approach to measure the consistency between geological logs and quantitative covariates

• Published in: Ore geology reviews Vol. 82; pp. 160 - 169
• Main Authors: Adeli, Amir, Emery, Xavier
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2017
• Subjects: Core logging; Geological domaining; Inconsistent data; Misclassification; Geological domaining; Inconsistent data; Misclassification; Core logging

[Display omitted] •Core logging of petrophysical attributes is often qualitative and subject to errors.•Logs should agree with covariates from geochemical analyses or metallurgical tests.•A measure of consistency between logs and quantitative covariates is proposed.•This measure allows identificatio...