Phase Space Prediction for Chaotic Systems

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing prediction methodologies for nonlinearly deterministic systems, such as wind turbines, often misclassify or inefficiently predict chaotic behavior due to the failure to account for exponential divergence/convergence of trajectories, leading to inaccurate and inefficient control and prediction.

Innovation Solution

The method involves embedding time series data into a reconstructed phase space and predicting future states based on the rate of separation of trajectories within this space, using a phase space embedding module and prediction module executed by a processor, which considers the maximum Lyapunov exponent to accurately forecast system behavior.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If stochastic analysis and prediction methodologies are used for nonlinearly deterministic systems, then the systems can be analyzed with available tools, but the prediction accuracy deteriorates due to misclassification of chaotic behavior

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveavailability of analysis toolsVSAvoidprediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the approach by changing the parameter of analysis from stochastic assumptions to deterministic chaotic system parameters. By identifying and analyzing the Lyapunov exponent and embedding dimension, the system transitions from misclassified stochastic analysis to accurate deterministic prediction, resolving the contradiction between tool availability and prediction accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If deterministic prediction algorithms are designed to smooth nonlinearities, then the algorithms can be applied to complex systems, but the prediction accuracy deteriorates due to loss of chaotic behavior details

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplicability to complex systemsVSAvoidprediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by using the embedding dimension and time delay to dynamically reconstruct the phase space, allowing the algorithm to adapt to the inherent chaotic behavior rather than smoothing it. This dynamic approach preserves the nonlinearities while achieving accurate prediction through proper phase space reconstruction.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Measurement precision

If phase space embedding with proper time delay and embedding dimension is used, then prediction accuracy is improved by capturing chaotic behavior, but the computational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidcomputational complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating the embedding dimension and optimal time delay from the time series data before performing the actual prediction. This preliminary phase space reconstruction prepares the data structure in advance, making the subsequent prediction process more efficient and reducing overall computational complexity while maintaining high accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS8849737B1Prediction method of predicting a future state of a system
Publication Date: 2014.09.30 ROCKWELL COLLINS INC
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AI summary

A method of predicting at least one future state of a system is provided. The method comprises embedding, using a phase space embedding module, time series data relating to the system within a reconstructed phase space. The phase space embedding module comprises instructions stored on a non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by a processor. The method further comprises predicting, using a prediction module, the at least one future state of the system based on a rate of separation of trajectories of the embedded data within the reconstructed phase space. The prediction module comprises instructions stored on the non-transitory computer-readable medium that are executable by the processor.