Genetic Algorithm Calibration of Probabilistic Cellular Automata for Modeling Mining Permit Activity
We use a genetic algorithm to calibrate a spatially and temporally resolved cellular automata to model mining activity on public land in Idaho and western Montana. The genetic algorithm searches through a space of transition rule parameters of a two dimensional cellular automata model to find rule parameters that fit observed mining activity data. Previous work by one of the authors in calibrating the cellular automaton took weeks - the genetic algorithm takes a day and produces rules leading to about the same (or better) fit to observed data. These preliminary results indicate that genetic algorithms are a viable tool in calibrating cellular automata for this application. Experience gained during the calibration of this cellular automata suggests that mineral resource information is a critical factor in the quality of the results. With automated calibration, further refinements of how the mineral-resource information is provided to the cellular automaton will probably improve our model.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2003 |
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Title | Genetic Algorithm Calibration of Probabilistic Cellular Automata for Modeling Mining Permit Activity |
Authors | S.J. Louis, G.L. Raines |
Publication Type | Conference Paper |
Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
Index ID | 70024633 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |