Forecasting Chaotic Time Series with Wavelet Neural Network Improved by Particle Swarm Optimization

The prediction of chaotic time series is an important research issue. To improve the prediction accuracy, a hybrid approach called WNN-PSO is proposed, which based on the self-learning ability of wavelet neural network, whose parameters are optimized by particle swarm optimization. The WNN-PSO method has higher prediction accuracy, fast convergence, and heightens the ability of jumping the local optimums. The experiment results of the prediction for chaotic time series show the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method. Compared with wavelet neural network and BP neural network, the proposed method are superior to them. Finally, the WNN-PSO is applied to predict the life energy consumption of china in our lives.