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Main Author: Schmitz, Tchalies Bachmann
Format: Preprint
Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.18036
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author Schmitz, Tchalies Bachmann
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contents Multivariate geostatistical simulation requires the faithful reproduction of complex non-linear dependencies among geological variables, including bimodal distributions, step functions, and heteroscedastic relationships. Traditional methods such as the Gaussian Copula and LU Decomposition assume linear correlation structures and often fail to preserve these complex joint distribution patterns. We propose MST-Direct (Matching via Sinkhorn Transport), a novel algorithm based on Optimal Transport theory that uses the Sinkhorn algorithm to directly match multivariate distributions while preserving spatial correlation structures. The method processes all variables simultaneously as a single multidimensional vector, enabling relational matching across the full joint space rather than relying on pairwise linear dependencies.
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spellingShingle MST-Direct: Matching via Sinkhorn Transport for Multivariate Geostatistical Simulation with Complex Non-Linear Dependencies
Schmitz, Tchalies Bachmann
Machine Learning
Multivariate geostatistical simulation requires the faithful reproduction of complex non-linear dependencies among geological variables, including bimodal distributions, step functions, and heteroscedastic relationships. Traditional methods such as the Gaussian Copula and LU Decomposition assume linear correlation structures and often fail to preserve these complex joint distribution patterns. We propose MST-Direct (Matching via Sinkhorn Transport), a novel algorithm based on Optimal Transport theory that uses the Sinkhorn algorithm to directly match multivariate distributions while preserving spatial correlation structures. The method processes all variables simultaneously as a single multidimensional vector, enabling relational matching across the full joint space rather than relying on pairwise linear dependencies.
title MST-Direct: Matching via Sinkhorn Transport for Multivariate Geostatistical Simulation with Complex Non-Linear Dependencies
topic Machine Learning
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.18036