PSO-BP Combined Artificial Neural Network Method Research

Abstract

BP artificial neural network(ANN) based on gradient algorithm method is widely applied, but because the error surface of object function is very complex and the choose of initial value effects network training results, convergence rate is slow and local minimum is likely to fall into. Particle swarm optimization(PSO) algorithm has better global searching ability to get rid the puzzles of falling into local minimum. By adequately studying on the two algorithms’ characteristics, a new type of combined ANN training method is put forward, and PSO-BP ann model is successfully built.