Generation of a Stochastic Binary Field That Fits a Given Heterogeneity Power Spectrum

Abstract

Incomplete binary mixing of two components can form a heterogeneous assemblage in space. The heterogeneity power spectrum of the assemblage can be frequently obtained. However, it is unknown if a stochastic binary field exists to generate the observed spectrum. We propose a novel and powerful constructive procedure for this purpose. The procedure allows us not only to test whether certain binary mixing is feasible but also to tightly constrain the properties of the mixing components and the modal proportion. The method should find wide applications in many branches of geosciences.