ABSTRACT
In this chapter we provide a brief background on neural networks (NN), covering mainly the topics that will be important in a discussion of NN applications in closed-loop control of dynamical systems. Included are NN topologies and recall, properties, and training techniques. Applications are given in classification, pattern recognition, and function approximation, with examples provided using the MATLAB NN Toolbox (Matlab 1994, Matlab NN Toolbox 1995).
