A new non-Gaussian stationary model is proposed.
It is defined as an extension of the Gaussian AR(1) model modulated by autoregressive gamma distributed variance.
The model has a generalized Laplace marginal distribution that is used to fit heavier than Gaussian tails through the sample kurtosis.
The two structural parameters – autocorrelation of the Gaussian component and autocorrelation of the gamma variance – are fitted using sample correlation of the records and of the squared records as well as the intensity of the zero-level crossings.
The model has proved to be adequate for modeling of the road topographical data.