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Neural Network Toolbox

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank:

Martin Hagan of Oklahoma State University for providing the original Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm in the Neural Network Toolbox version 2.0 and various algorithms found in version 3.0, including the new reduced memory use version of the Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm, the conjugate gradient algorithm, RPROP, and generalized regression method. Martin also wrote Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 of this toolbox. Chapter 5 on Chapter describes new algorithms, suggests algorithms for pre- and post-processing of data, and presents a comparison of the efficacy of various algorithms. Chapter 6 on control system applications describes practical applications including neural network model predictive control, model reference adaptive control, and a feedback linearization controller.

Joe Hicklin of The MathWorks for getting Howard into neural network research years ago at the University of Idaho, for encouraging Howard to write the toolbox, for providing crucial help in getting the first toolbox version 1.0 out the door, and for continuing to be a good friend.

Jim Tung of The MathWorks for his long-term support for this project.

Liz Callanan of The MathWorks for getting us off to such a good start with the Neural Network Toolbox version 1.0.

Roy Lurie of The MathWorks for his vigilant reviews of the developing material in this version of the toolbox.

Matthew Simoneau of The MathWorks for his help with demos, test suite routines, for getting user feedback, and for helping with other toolbox matters.

Sean McCarthy for his many questions from users about the toolbox operation.

Jane Carmody of The MathWorks for editing help and for always being at her phone to help with documentation problems.

Donna Sullivan and Peg Theriault of The MathWorks for their editing and other help with the Mac document.

Jane Price of The MathWorks for getting constructive user feedback on the toolbox document and its Graphical User's Interface.

Orlando De Jesús of Oklahoma State University for his excellent work in programming the neural network controllers described in Chapter 6.

Bernice Hewitt for her wise New Zealand counsel, encouragement, and tea, and for the company of her cats Tiny and Mr. Britches.

Joan Pilgram for her business help, general support, and good cheer.

Teri Beale for running the show and having Valerie and Asia Danielle while Mark worked on this toolbox.

Martin Hagan and Howard Demuth for permission to include various problems, demonstrations, and other material from Neural Network Design, Jan. 1996.

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