Introduction to Markov spatial models
Adrian Baddeley,
Centre for Mathematics & Computer Science, Kruislaan 413, Amsterdam 1098 SJ, Netherlands
Abstract
We draw the attention of stereologists to some recent developments in the theory of random spatial patterns (Arak and Surgailis, 1989; Baddeley and Møller, 1989; Clifford, 1989; Ripley, 1989) which may be useful in the study of spatial interactions in a multiphase structure. This paper is intended as a non-mathematical introduction to the field. We describe the basic concept of a Markov chain, then briefly survey the new developments.
Keywords : covariance, Markov processes, nearest-neighbour interaction, random mosaics, spatial statistics
To cite this article
Adrian Baddeley, «Introduction to Markov spatial models», Acta Stereologica [En ligne], Volume 9 (1990), Number 1 - Proceedings of the fifth European congress for stereology - Part three - June 1990, 9-14 URL : https://popups.ulg.ac.be/0351-580x/index.php?id=2677.