Hi Gdal,

I'd like to know if it is possible to make Kriging Interpolation part of 
gdal_grid.  We work with a good deal of scattered point elevation data and 
neither IDW or Linear interpolations(smooth or not smooth)  produce the desired 
visual results.  Nor are they fast enough for the density of data we commonly 
work with. Linear interpolation is a reliable and fast method, however the 
triangulated results are difficult to work with visually.

For some visual comparisons and reference, here is a link to a folder of sample 
points(shp) for a test area, two examples of kriged data for that test region, 
and a BASH script to reproduce IDW and Linear interpolations of the same region.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HKbK4wMmVN6JZSvhxBQDub1WXBLE710H

Here is an example of the Kriging method used by ArcGIS:
http://desktop.arcgis.com/en/arcmap/latest/extensions/geostatistical-analyst/kriging-in-geostatistical-analyst.htm

Few graphs explaining best interpolation methods to use with given data.  
Gridded vs. scattered.
https://www.neonscience.org/spatial-interpolation-basics

If it is possible, we are curious to know what type of funding would be needed.

Cheers,

Ian

________________________________

This message contains information, which may be in confidence and may be 
subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not 
peruse, use, disseminate, distribute or copy this message. If you have received 
this message in error, please notify us immediately (Phone 0800 665 463 or 
[email protected]) and destroy the original message. LINZ accepts no 
responsibility for changes to this email, or for any attachments, after its 
transmission from LINZ. Thank You.
_______________________________________________
gdal-dev mailing list
[email protected]
https://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/gdal-dev

Reply via email to