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Detecting outliers in GNSS position time series using machine learning techniques

DOI:10.46326/JMES.2023.64(4).03

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    Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Hanoi, Vietnam

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  • Received: 27th-Mar-2023
  • Revised: 30th-July-2023
  • Accepted: 24th-Aug-2023
  • Online: 31st-Aug-2023
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Abstract:

The Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) position time series is applied in studies that require high-precision positioning, such as monitoring tectonic movements and Earth deformation. Outliers in GNSS position time series can significantly impact the accuracy of station positioning and movement parameters, leading to distorted data analysis outcomes. This study investigates the effectiveness of three machine learning techniques, including-Isolation Forest, One-Class Support Vector Machines (O-C SVM), and Local Outlier Factor (LOF) for outlier detection in GNSS position time series, with a specific focus on the SYNT model where outliers account for a substantial proportion (15%). Through comprehensive analysis, our results highlight the exceptional performance of the Isolation Forest method. It demonstrates remarkable accuracy in identifying outliers, effectively detecting the majority of them, and achieving an area under the ROC curve close to 1. In contrast, the LOF method performs less effectively in outlier detection, while the O-C SVM method displays relatively higher accuracy in identifying normal data points. These findings emphasize the significant advantages of leveraging machine learning approaches in processing continuous GNSS measurement data. By effectively identifying and handling outliers, these techniques enhance the accuracy and reliability of data analysis in GNSS position time series, ultimately establishing their superiority in the field of data analysis.

How to Cite
Nguyen, H.Dinh and Tran, T.Dinh 2023. Detecting outliers in GNSS position time series using machine learning techniques (in Vietnamese). Journal of Mining and Earth Sciences. 64, 4 (Aug, 2023), 22-30. DOI:https://doi.org/10.46326/JMES.2023.64(4).03.
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