Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The grey prediction model is designed to characterize systems comprising both partially known information (referred to as white) and partially unknown dynamics (referred to as black). However, traditional GM(1,1) models are based on linear differential equations, which limits their capacity to capture nonlinear and non-stationary behaviors. To address this issue, this paper develops a generalized grey differential prediction approach based on the Bernoulli equation framework. We incorporate the Bernoulli mechanism with a nonlinear exponent n and a dynamic polynomial-driven term. In this work, we propose a new model designated as BPGM(1,1). Another key innovation of this work is the adoption of a nonlinear least squares direct parameter identification strategy to calculate the exponent and polynomial parameters in the Bernoulli equation, which achieves a higher degree of freedom in parameter selection and effectively circumvents the model distortion issues caused by traditional background value estimation. Furthermore, the Euler discretization method is utilized for numerical solving, reducing the reliance on traditional analytical solutions for linear structures. Numerical experiments indicate that BPGM(1,1) surpasses GM(1,1), NFBM(1,1), and their improved versions. By leveraging the synergistic mechanism between Bernoulli-type nonlinear regulation and polynomial-driven external excitation, this framework significantly enhances prediction accuracy for systems characterized by non-stationary behaviors and multi-scale trends.
Source: Symmetry
DOI: 10.3390/sym17050713
Authors: Linyu Pan, Yuanpeng Zhu
Institution: South China University of Technology
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
OpenAlex ID: W4410160899