A modified PNN algorithm with optimal PD modeling using the orthogonal least squares method

  • Authors:
  • E. Delivopoulos;J. B. Theocharis

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Division, Aristole University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece;Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics and Computer Division, Aristole University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece

  • Venue:
  • Information Sciences—Informatics and Computer Science: An International Journal
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

In this paper a modified algorithm is suggested for developing polynomial neural network (PNN) models. Optimal partial description (PD) modeling is introduced at each layer of the PNN expansion, a task accomplished using the orthogonal least squares (OLS) method. Based on the initial PD models determined by the polynomial order and the number of PD inputs, OLS selects the most significant regressor terms reducing the output error variance. The method produces PNN models exhibiting a high level of accuracy and superior generalization capabilities. Additionally, parsimonious models are obtained comprising a considerably smaller number of parameters compared to the ones generated by means of the conventional PNN algorithm. Three benchmark examples are elaborated, including modeling of the gas furnace process as well as the iris and wine classification problems. Extensive simulation results and comparison with other methods in the literature, demonstrate the effectiveness of the suggested modeling approach.