| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Citation Author: | Louis, S. J.; Raines, G. L. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Proceedings of the International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Genetic Algorithm Calibration of Probabilistic Cellular Automata for Modeling Mining Permit Activity; 2003; Conference Paper; Proceedings of the International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence; Louis, S. J.; Raines, G. L. |
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| Text: | Genetic Algorithm Calibration of Probabilistic Cellular Automata for Modeling Mining Permit Activity; 2003; Conference Paper; Proceedings of the International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence; Louis, S. J.; Raines, G. L. |
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| Date Other: | Wed, 1 Jan 2003 00:00 -0600 |
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