analytic_covariance
Use an analytic covariance function for the purposes of generating a random field model. THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITY.
Specification
- Alias: None 
- Arguments: None 
Child Keywords:
| Required/Optional | Description of Group | Dakota Keyword | Dakota Keyword Description | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Required (Choose One) | Covariance Kernel Form | Specify a squared exponential covariance in the case where the random field is built from an analytic covariance functio. THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITY. | |
| Specify an exponential covariance in the case where the random field is built from an analytic covariance functio. THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITY. | 
Description
As part of the capability to generate a random field representation, the user
needs to specify the data used to generate the random field representation.
If analytic_covariance is specified, an analytic covariance function will be used to generate instantiations
of a random field over a mesh.
The form of the covariance function must be specified (e.g. exponential or squared_exponential.
THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITY UNDER ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT.
Default Behavior
Currently, the build_source that is fully working is the
dace_method_pointer.  The others are not fully operational.

