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A Four Dimensional Spatio-Temporal Analysis of an Agricultural Dataset

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  • Margaret R Donald
  • Kerrie L Mengersen
  • Rick R Young

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While a variety of statistical models now exist for the spatio-temporal analysis of two-dimensional (surface) data collected over time, there are few published examples of analogous models for the spatial analysis of data taken over four dimensions: latitude, longitude, height or depth, and time. When taking account of the autocorrelation of data within and between dimensions, the notion of closeness often differs for each of the dimensions. Here, we consider a number of approaches to the analysis of such a dataset, which arises from an agricultural experiment exploring the impact of different cropping systems on soil moisture. The proposed models vary in their representation of the spatial correlation in the data, the assumed temporal pattern and choice of conditional autoregressive (CAR) and other priors. In terms of the substantive question, we find that response cropping is generally more effective than long fallow cropping in reducing soil moisture at the depths considered (100 cm to 220 cm). Thus, if we wish to reduce the possibility of deep drainage and increased groundwater salinity, the recommended cropping system is response cropping.

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  • Margaret R Donald & Kerrie L Mengersen & Rick R Young, 2015. "A Four Dimensional Spatio-Temporal Analysis of an Agricultural Dataset," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 10(10), pages 1-22, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0141120
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0141120
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