Computational neural networks: a new paradigm for spatial analysis

被引:31
作者
Fischer, MM
机构
[1] Vienna Univ Econ & Business Adm, Dept Econ Geog, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
[2] Austrian Acad Sci, Inst Urban & Reg Res, A-1010 Vienna, Austria
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D O I
10.1068/a301873
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
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08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
In this paper a systematic introduction to computational neural network models is given in order to help spatial analysts learn about this exciting new field. The power of computational neural networks viz-g-viz conventional modelling is illustrated for an application field with noisy data of limited record length: spatial interaction modelling of telecommunication data in Austria. The computational appeal of neural networks for solving some fundamental spatial analysis problems is summarized and a definition of computational neural network models in mathematical terms is given. Three definitional components of a computational neural network-properties of the processing elements, network topology and learning-are discussed and a taxonomy of computational neural networks is presented, breaking neural networks down according to the topology and type of interconnections and the learning paradigm adopted. The attractiveness of computational neural network models compared with the conventional modelling approach of the gravity type for spatial interaction modelling is illustrated before some conclusions and an outlook are given.
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页码:1873 / 1891
页数:19
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