『Abstract
This paper proposes the application of evolutionary fuzzy models
(EFMs) for suspended sediment concentration estimation. The EFMs
are improved by the combination of two methods, fuzzy logic and
differential evolution. The accuracy of EFMs is compared with
those of the adaptive neuro-fuzzy, neutral networks and rating
curve models. The daily streamflow and suspended sediment data
belonging to two stations, Quebrada Blanca Station and Rio Valenciano
Station, operated by the US Geological Survey (USGS) are used
as case studies. The mean square errors and determination coefficient
statistics are used for evaluating the accuracy of the models.
Based on the comparison of the results, it is found that the EFMs
give better estimates than the other techniques
Keywords: Suspended sediment; Fuzzy Modelling; Differential evolution;
Neuro-fuzzy; Neural networks; Rating curve』
Introduction
Methodology
Fuzzy logic approach
Differential evolution (DE)
Case study
Application and results
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References