Optimal lattices for interpolation of stationary random fields
Hans R. Künsch, Erik Agrell and Fred A. Hamprecht
August 2003
Abstract
We consider interpolation of a stationary random
field that has been observed on a lattice. Exact
expressions for the mean square error of the best linear unbiased
estimator are given in the frequency domain. Morevoer, we derive asymptotic
expansions of the average mean square error when the sampling rate tends
to zero and to infinity respectively. This allows us to determine the
optimal lattices for interpolation. In the low-rate sampling case, or
equivalently for rough processes, the optimal lattice is the one which
solves the packing problem, whereas in the high-rate sampling case, or
equivalently for smooth surfaces, the optimal lattice is the one which
solves the dual packing problem. In addition, we compare the best linear
unbiased interpolation with cardinal interpolation.
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