Adaptive noise filtering using an error-backpropagation neural network

A neural network of the feedforward-error backpropagation type proposed by D.E. Rumelhart et al. (1986) was applied to filter noise from spectral data commonly encountered in infrared absorption of molecular transitions. The purpose was to gain insight into the way a neural network can be trained to remove noise from a noise-corrupted signal with implications for signal processing in general. The neural network simulation was implemented in Fortran and run on a VAX 8800. Training of the neural network occurred on a set of spectral data with random transitions and line shape parameters. Preliminary results of the performance of the adopted neural network are reported and discussed along with observed limitations. Future improvements on noise filtering using a neural network are proposed