Local random analogue prediction of nonlinear processes

F. Paparella, A. Provenzale, L. A. Smith, C. Taricco, R. Vio

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Abstract

Given that is not possible to predict the precise evolution of either stochastic processes or chaotic processes from observations, a data-based algorithm with minimal model-structure constraints is presented for generating stochastic series which are realistic, in that their long-term statistics reflect those of a process consistent with the observations. This approach employs random analogues, and complements that of deterministic nonlinear prediction which estimates an expected value. Contrasting these approaches clarifies the distinction between Lorenz's predictions of the first and second kind. Output from several nonlinear stochastic processes and observations of quasar 3C 345 are analysed; the synthetic time series have power spectra, amplitude distributions and intermittency properties similar to those of the observations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)233-240
Number of pages8
JournalPhysics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics
Volume235
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 3 1997

Keywords

  • Deterministic systems
  • Dynamical reconstruction
  • Nonlinear prediction
  • Stochastic systems
  • Time series analysis
  • Variability of astrophysical and geophysical systems

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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