Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1996
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Civil and Environmental Engineering
First Advisor
Thomas Van Lent
Abstract
This thesis applies artificial neural network theory and the simulated annealing algorithm to the problem of selecting candidate gages for removal from a rain gage network. A network is defined using a modified Hopfield neural network. The Hopfield architecture is modified by allowing node activations to assume the discrete values of either 1 (gage present) or 0 (gage removed). Hebbian learning is accomplished by decomposing and backsubstituting a set of simultaneous equations that equate the global variance increase of rainfall measurement with the node multiplication of the Hopfield defined rain gage network. System energy is minimized through simulated annealing and computed using the Hopfield energy equation. The configuration with the lowest energy value is selected as the solution. The model is computationally efficient and correctly selects the lowest energy network configuration. Application to large problems can be improved by using a better method for solving overconstrained systems of equations.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Rain and rainfall -- Measurement -- Mathematical models
Neural networks (Computer science)
Rain gauges
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Mark R., "Rain Gage Network Design Using Neural Networks" (1996). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 241.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/241
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