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08 Jun 2020
Model description paper |
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QuickSampling v1.0: a robust and simplified pixel-based multiple-point simulation approach
University of Lausanne, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment,
Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, Lausanne, Switzerland
Grégoire Mariethoz
University of Lausanne, Faculty of Geosciences and Environment,
Institute of Earth Surface Dynamics, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Short summary
Stochastic simulations are key tools to generate complex spatial structures uses as input in geoscientific models. In this paper, we present a new open-source tool that enables to simulate complex structures in a straightforward and efficient manner, based on analogues. The method is tested on a variety of use cases to demonstrate the generality of the framework.
Stochastic simulations are key tools to generate complex spatial structures uses as input in...
