Covariance matrices of length power functionals of random geometric graphs – an asymptotic analysis

Asymptotic properties of a vector of length power functionals of random geometric graphs are investigated. Algebraic properties of the asymptotic covariance matrix are studied as the intensity of the underlying homogeneous Poisson point process increases. This includes a systematic discussion of matrix properties like rank, definiteness, determinant, eigenspaces or decompositions of interest. For the formulation of the results a case distinction is necessary. In the three possible regimes the respective covariance matrix is of quite different nature which leads to different statements. Stochastic consequences for random geometric graphs are derived.