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Identification and control of dynamical systems using neural networks.
K S Narendra1, K Parthasarathy
1Dept. of Electr. Eng., Yale Univ., New Haven, CT.
IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Neural networks effectively identify and control nonlinear dynamical systems. Novel configurations of multilayer and recurrent networks, adjusted via backpropagation, show practical feasibility for adaptive control.
Area of Science:
- Control Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Dynamical Systems Theory
Background:
- Nonlinear dynamical systems present significant challenges in accurate modeling and control.
- Traditional control methods often struggle with the complexity and unpredictability of these systems.
- Neural networks offer a powerful alternative for addressing these complexities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the efficacy of neural networks for identifying and controlling nonlinear dynamical systems.
- To explore novel configurations of interconnected multilayer and recurrent neural networks.
- To present a unified approach for analyzing these complex network architectures.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing static and dynamic backpropagation for neural network parameter adjustment.
- Developing interconnected multilayer and recurrent network models.
- Employing simulation to validate the proposed identification and control schemes.
Main Results:
- Neural networks proved effective for both identification and control tasks in nonlinear systems.
- Simulation results confirmed the practical feasibility of the suggested identification and adaptive control strategies.
- Novel network configurations demonstrated enhanced performance.
Conclusions:
- Neural networks provide a viable and effective tool for the identification and control of nonlinear dynamical systems.
- The proposed unified approach to interconnected networks is beneficial for theoretical and practical advancements.
- Further research into theoretical aspects is warranted for broader application.
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