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We develop a new method for interpretation of full-tensor gravity gradiometry data, based on cokriging inversion. The cokriging method used in this paper is to minimize the theoretical estimation error variance by using auto- and cross-correlations of several variables. It does not need iterative process and can more easily include complex a priori information. Moreover, the smoothing effects in the inverted density structure model can be reduced to a certain extent due to the anisotropy constrain in the covariance model. The survey data of the Vinton dome are considered as a case study. The results of the inversion are in good agreement with the known formation in the region. This supports the validity of the proposed method.

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2014-06-16
2024-04-27
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