Determining Time Delay for Chaotic Time Series Reconstruction Using Autocorrelation Method

Resource Overview

This program implements the autocorrelation method to calculate the optimal time delay parameter for reconstructing chaotic time series from observed data.

Detailed Documentation

In this program, we employ the autocorrelation method to reconstruct chaotic time series by determining the appropriate time delay parameter. The implementation involves calculating the autocorrelation function of the original time series data and identifying the delay value where the autocorrelation drops below a specified threshold (typically 1-1/e for first minimum detection). This method enables better understanding and analysis of chaotic phenomena while providing valuable data insights for future research. The code structure includes functions for data normalization, autocorrelation computation, and delay threshold identification. Furthermore, we explore optimization approaches such as adaptive threshold selection and computational efficiency improvements to achieve more accurate chaotic time series reconstruction and uncover underlying patterns and trends.