Isotropic and anisotropic kriging approaches for interpolating surface-level wind speeds across large, geographically diverse regions

• Published in: Geomatics, natural hazards and risk Vol. 8; no. 2; pp. 207 - 224
• Main Authors: Friedland, Carol J., Joyner, T. Andrew, Massarra, Carol, Rohli, Robert V., Treviño, Anna M., Ghosh, Shubharoop, Huyck, Charles, Weatherhead, Mark
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 15.12.2017; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: Anisotropy; Economics; Geostatistics; Interpolation; Interpolation methods; Kriging interpolation; Landscape; Mathematical models; Mountains; peak gust; Statistical analysis; Statistical methods; sustained winds; Weather station data; Weather stations; Wind; Wind direction; Wind speed; Windstorm

Windstorms result in significant damage and economic loss and are a major recurring threat in many countries. Estimating surface-level wind speeds resulting from windstorms is a complicated problem, but geostatistical spatial interpolation methods present a potential solution. Maximum sustained and...