Using simple kriging to create a prediction map

Available with Geostatistical Analyst license.

Important parameters are the transformations, covariance/semivariogram models, and the search neighborhood. Click the point layer in the ArcMap table of contents on which you want to perform Simple Kriging.

1. Click the Geostatistical Wizard button on the Geostatistical Analyst toolbar.
2. Select Kriging/CoKriging and choose a dataset and attribute field, then click Next.
3. Choose Simple kriging and set the Transformation type to None, then click Next.
4. Specify the desired parameters on the Semivariogram/Covariance Modeling dialog box and click Next.
5. Specify the desired parameters on the Searching Neighborhood dialog box and click Next.
6. Examine the results on the Cross Validation dialog box and click Finish.
7. Click OK on the Output Layer Information dialog box.