Artificial neural network ensembles for fatigue damage detection in aircraft

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (7) ◽  
pp. 851-861 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziemowit Dworakowski ◽  
Krzysztof Dragan ◽  
Tadeusz Stepinski
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Fatigue Cracks ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
Multidimensional Data ◽  
Neural Network Ensemble ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Neural Network Ensembles

Neural networks are commonly recognized tools for the classification of multidimensional data obtained in structural health monitoring (SHM) systems. Their configuration for a given scenario is, however, a challenging task, which limits the possibilities of their practical applications. In this article the authors propose using the neural network ensemble approach for the classification of SHM data generated by guided wave sensor networks. The overproduce and choose strategy is used for designing ensembles containing different types and sizes of neural networks. The proposed method allows for a significant increase of the state assessment reliability, which is illustrated by the results obtained from the practical industrial case of a full-scale aircraft test. The method is verified in the process of detecting fatigue cracks propagating in the aircraft load-carrying structure. The long-term experiments are performed in variable environmental conditions with a net of structure-embedded piezoelectric sensors.

Classification of Alloys with an Artificial Neural Network and Multivariate Calibration of Glow-Discharge Emission Spectra

1991 ◽  
Vol 45 (10) ◽  
pp. 1706-1716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Glick ◽  
Gary M. Hieftje
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Glow Discharge ◽  
Multivariate Calibration ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
K Nearest Neighbor ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Calibration Sets ◽  
Artificial Neural

Artificial neural networks were constructed for the classification of metal alloys based on their elemental constituents. Glow discharge-atomic emission spectra obtained with a photodiode array spectrometer were used in multivariate calibrations for 7 elements in 37 Ni-based alloys (different types) and 15 Fe-based alloys. Subsets of the two major classes formed calibration sets for stepwise multiple linear regression. The remaining samples were used to validate the calibration models. Reference data from the calibration sets were then pooled into a single set to train neural networks with different architectures and different training parameters. After the neural networks learned to discriminate correctly among alloy classes in the training set, their ability to classify samples in the testing set was measured. In general, the neural network approach performed slightly better than the K-nearest neighbor method, but it suffered from a hidden classification mechanism and nonunique solutions. The neural network methodology is discussed and compared with conventional sample-classification techniques, and multivariate calibration of glow discharge spectra is compared with conventional univariate calibration.

Neural Networks for Content-Based Image Retrieval

2011 ◽  
pp. 252-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brijesh Verma ◽  
Siddhivinayak Kulkarni
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Image Retrieval ◽  
Content Based Image Retrieval ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Benchmark Database ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Critical Literature

This chapter introduces neural networks for Content-Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) systems. It presents a critical literature review of both the traditional and neural network based techniques that are used in retrieving the images based on their content. It shows how neural networks and fuzzy logic can be used in interpretation of queries, feature extraction and classification of features by describing a detailed research methodology. It investigates a neural network based technique in conjunction with fuzzy logic to improve the overall performance of the CBIR systems. The results of the investigation on a benchmark database with a comparative analysis are presented in this chapter. The methodologies and results presented in this chapter will allow researchers to improve and compare their methods and it will also allow system developers to understand and implement the neural network and fuzzy logic based techniques for content based image retrieval.

XCSR Learning from Compressed Data Acquired by Deep Neural Network

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 856-867 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuma Matsumoto ◽  
Takato Tatsumi ◽  
Hiroyuki Sato ◽  
Tim Kovacs ◽  
Keiki Takadama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Learning Classifier System ◽  
Rule Based ◽  
Classifier System ◽  
Learning Classifier ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Compressed Data

The correctness rate of classification of neural networks is improved by deep learning, which is machine learning of neural networks, and its accuracy is higher than the human brain in some fields. This paper proposes the hybrid system of the neural network and the Learning Classifier System (LCS). LCS is evolutionary rule-based machine learning using reinforcement learning. To increase the correctness rate of classification, we combine the neural network and the LCS. This paper conducted benchmark experiments to verify the proposed system. The experiment revealed that: 1) the correctness rate of classification of the proposed system is higher than the conventional LCS (XCSR) and normal neural network; and 2) the covering mechanism of XCSR raises the correctness rate of proposed system.

Bolt Tightening Using Impact Wrench Based on Neural Networks

2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 706-711
Author(s):  
Toru Fujinaka ◽  
◽  
Hirofumi Nakano ◽  
Michifumi Yoshioka ◽  
Sigeru Omatu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Clamping Force ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
The Impact

A method for controlling the tightening operation of bolts using an impact wrench is proposed, where the neural network is employed for achieving proper clamping force. The characteristics of the clamping force depend on the kind of work to which bolts are tightened, thus a neural network is used for classification of the work. The clamping force, which can only be measured during the test run, is estimated online, using another neural network. Then appropriate input to the actuator of the impact wrench is determined, based on the estimated value of the clamping force.

NEURAL NETWORK RULE EXTRACTION BY A NEW ENSEMBLE CONCEPT AND ITS THEORETICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: A REVIEW

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 1340006 ◽  
Author(s):  
YOICHI HAYASHI
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Rule Extraction ◽  
Historical Background ◽  
Neural Network Ensemble ◽  
Extraction Algorithm ◽  
Neural Network Ensembles ◽  
Network Ensembles

This paper presents theoretical and historical backgrounds related to neural network rule extraction. It also investigates approaches for neural network rule extraction by ensemble concepts. Bologna pointed out that although many authors had generated comprehensive models from individual networks, much less work had been done to explain ensembles of neural networks. This paper carefully surveyed the previous work on rule extraction from neural network ensembles since 1988. We are aware of three major research groups i.e., Bologna' group, Zhou' group and Hayashi' group. The reason of these situations is obvious. Since the structures of previous neural network ensembles were quite complicated, the research on the efficient rule extraction algorithm from neural network ensembles was few although their learning capability was extremely high. Thus, these issues make rule extraction algorithm for neural network ensemble difficult task. However, there is a practical need for new ideas for neural network ensembles in order to realize the extremely high-performance needs of various rule extraction problems in real life. This paper successively explain nature of artificial neural networks, origin of neural network rule extraction, incorporating fuzziness in neural network rule extraction, theoretical foundation of neural network rule extraction, computational complexity of neural network rule extraction, neuro-fuzzy hybridization, previous rule extraction from neural network ensembles and difficulties of previous neural network ensembles. Next, this paper address three principles of proposed neural network rule extraction: to increase recognition rates, to extract rules from neural network ensembles, and to minimize the use of computing resources. We also propose an ensemble-recursive-rule extraction (E-Re-RX) by two or three standard backpropagation to train multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs), which enabled extremely high recognition accuracy and the extraction of comprehensible rules. Furthermore, this enabled rule extraction that resulted in fewer rules than those in previously proposed methods. This paper summarizes experimental results of rule extraction using E-Re-RX by multiple standard backpropagation MLPs and provides deep discussions. The results make it possible for the output from a neural network ensemble to be in the form of rules, thus open the "black box" of trained neural networks ensembles. Finally, we provide valuable conclusions and as future work, three open questions on the E-Re-RX algorithm.

Intra-Day and Day-Ahead Wind Farm Output Forecasting Using Neural Network Ensembles

2012 ◽  
Vol 260-261 ◽  
pp. 242-250 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Fuser ◽  
Jack Copper
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Wind Farm ◽  
Target Area ◽  
Neural Network Ensemble ◽  
Modeling Process ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Neural Network Ensembles ◽  
Network Ensembles ◽  
Neural Network Technology

Wind energy is an increasingly important component of a utility’s service offerings. Due to the intermittent nature of wind energy, the accuracy of wind farm output forecasts is critical to ensuring optimal integration of wind energy with other sources on a grid. GDF SUEZ has developed an innovative approach to improving the accuracy of wind farm output forecasts which involves developing ensembles of neural networks, each of which is tuned to the characteristics of its target area. An overview of neural network technology and the neural network ensemble modeling process is provided, along with preliminary results based on actual operating data from GDF SUEZ in Lyon France.

scholarly journals Identification of Baikal phytoplankton inferred from computer vision methods and machine learning

2021 ◽  
pp. 1143-1146
Author(s):  
A.V. Lysenko ◽  
◽  
◽  
M.S. Oznobikhin ◽  
E.A. Kireev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Object Recognition ◽  
Light Microscope ◽  
Optimal Size ◽  
Optimal Parameters ◽  
The Neural Network

Abstract. This study discusses the problem of phytoplankton classification using computer vision methods and convolutional neural networks. We created a system for automatic object recognition consisting of two parts: analysis and primary processing of phytoplankton images and development of the neural network based on the obtained information about the images. We developed software that can detect particular objects in images from a light microscope. We trained a convolutional neural network in transfer learning and determined optimal parameters of this neural network and the optimal size of using dataset. To increase accuracy for these groups of classes, we created three neural networks with the same structure. The obtained accuracy in the classification of Baikal phytoplankton by these neural networks was up to 80%.

scholarly journals Neural Network Ensemble-Based Solar Power Generation Short-Term Forecasting

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aymen Chaouachi ◽  
◽  
Rashad M. Kamel ◽  
Ken Nagasaka
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Power Generation ◽  
Solar Power ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Neural Network Ensemble ◽  
Error Performance ◽  
Solar Power Generation ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Short Term Forecasting

This paper presents the applicability of artificial neural networks for 24 hour ahead solar power generation forecasting of a 20 kW photovoltaic system, the developed forecasting is suitable for a reliable Microgrid energy management. In total four neural networks were proposed, namely: multi-layred perceptron, radial basis function, recurrent and a neural network ensemble consisting in ensemble of bagged networks. Forecasting reliability of the proposed neural networks was carried out in terms forecasting error performance basing on statistical and graphical methods. The experimental results showed that all the proposed networks achieved an acceptable forecasting accuracy. In term of comparison the neural network ensemble gives the highest precision forecasting comparing to the conventional networks. In fact, each network of the ensemble over-fits to some extent and leads to a diversity which enhances the noise tolerance and the forecasting generalization performance comparing to the conventional networks.

scholarly journals Faint Object Classification Using Artificial Neural Networks

1994 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 249-252
Author(s):  
M. Serra-Ricart
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Back Propagation ◽  
Neural Network Classifier ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Faint Object ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Astronomical Images

Artificial Neural Network techniques are applied to the classification of faint objects, detected in digital astronomical images, and a Bayesian classifier (the neural network classifier, NNC hereafter) is proposed. This classifier can be implemented using a feedforward multilayered neural network trained by the back-propagation procedure (Werbos 1974).

scholarly journals Classifying Descriptions of Goods with Artificial Neural Networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Vinicius Di Oliveira ◽  
Marcelo Ladeira
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Legal Document ◽  
Artificial Neural

The present study aims to evaluate the performance of an artificial neural network in the classification of merchandise descriptions indicated in electronic bills, legal document used to record all commercial transactions in Brazil. For this, a significant sample of the actual descriptions will be used as well as a overlook about the performance of the neural network with a KNN and a GBM algorithms forecasting the category of the merchandise each description refers. This paper brings a method for classifying descriptions of goods with Artificial Neural Networks. The descriptions are small non structured texts, maximum of 120 characters, relating to goods traded in commercial transactions.

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