spatstat (version 1.23-1)
Spatial Point Pattern analysis, model-fitting, simulation, tests
Description
A package for analysing spatial data, mainly Spatial Point
Patterns, including multitype/marked points and spatial
covariates, in any two-dimensional spatial region. Also
supports three-dimensional point patterns, and space-time point
patterns in any number of dimensions. Contains over 1000
functions for plotting spatial data, exploratory data analysis,
model-fitting, simulation, spatial sampling, model diagnostics,
and formal inference. Data types include point patterns, line
segment patterns, spatial windows, pixel images and
tessellations. Exploratory methods include K-functions, nearest
neighbour distance and empty space statistics, Fry plots, pair
correlation function, kernel smoothed intensity, relative risk
estimation with cross-validated bandwidth selection, mark
correlation functions, segregation indices, mark dependence
diagnostics etc. Point process models can be fitted to point
pattern data using functions ppm, kppm, slrm similar to glm.
Models may include dependence on covariates, interpoint
interaction, cluster formation and dependence on marks. Fitted
models can be simulated automatically. Also provides facilities
for formal inference (such as chi-squared tests) and model
diagnostics (including simulation envelopes, residuals,
residual plots and Q-Q plots).