Description

Described as an “intermediate” course on geostatistics, this workshop uses case studies to illustrate the use of geostatistical methods in a variety of applications. 

Using little or no mathematics, Isobel Clark discusses case studies involving interpretation of every-day questions, such as:

• Is my data homogeneous enough for geostatistical estimation methods?
• Do I have trends in my data and (if so) what kind?
• How do I interpret semi-variograms which deviate from the ideal shapes?
• What Kriging method should I use (if any)?
• Should I be using Kriging results at all?

And many more! 

Course content is tailored to the audience. Come along and bring your questions, concerns, criticisms and contributions to the discussion!

Programme

Morning session:

Presentation of an apparently straight-forward geostatistical resource evaluation step-by-step from basic assumptions to final estimation methods. Actual case studies will be chosen depending on the interests of the participants. 

Afternoon session:

Based on questions and discussions raised in the morning session, case studies of real situations will be used to illustrate practical concerns in the application of geostatistical methods.

Participants will receive a USB containing copies of power-point presentations and articles of interest.

Registration Details

To book and pay, please use your existing registration log in (if you are already registered). New delegates can book using the registration form on the website (create your profile and register for the conference and then book your additional workshop)

Presenters

Isobel Clark

Presenter Biographies

Isobel Clark has taught, researched and consulted in the field of geostatistics for over 40 years. Possibly best known as the author of the introductory text "Practical Geostatistics" (1979), she is now co-author with Bill Harper of a series of textbooks, Practical Geostatistics 2000. 

She lectured for 11 years at the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, London, at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg for 9 years and was Visiting Professor for Camborne School of Mines for 2 years. Currently, she acts as Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg. In addition to these academic engagements, she acts as Director of Geostokos Limited, an international consultancy company specialising in resource and reserve evaluation based in Central Scotland. 

Professional affiliations include Fellowships of the Royal Statistical Society, the Institution of Mining, Materials and Metallurgy (UK), the SAIMM and the AusIMM, as well as Membership of the SME and the Mining and Metallurgical Society of America, which carries QP status. She is a Chartered Engineer in the UK and Europe.