Fractional order neural networks for system identification

Neural networks and fractional order calculus have shown to be powerful tools for system identification. In this paper we combine both approaches to propose a fractional order neural network (FONN) for system identification. The learning algorithm was generalized considering the Grunwald-Letnikov fractional derivative. This new black box modeling approach is validated by the identification of three different systems (two benchmark systems and a real system). Comparisons vs others approaches showed that the proposed FONN model reached better accuracy with less number of parameters. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.